Description
Indulge in a delightful Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors. This dish features tender chicken pieces, vibrant vegetables, and juicy pineapple, making it a fantastic choice for family dinners or gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe takes only 45 minutes from start to finish, ensuring you can serve a satisfying meal even on the busiest weeknights. Customize the ingredients to suit your family’s tastes and enjoy a healthier homemade version of this classic takeaway favorite any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 432 g tin pineapple pieces, drained
Instructions
- 1. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper; coat evenly with cornstarch.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and bell peppers for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- 4. Combine ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and reserved pineapple juice in a bowl; add to the pan.
- 5. Return chicken to the pan; toss well to coat with sauce. Add pineapple pieces and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, add snap peas or broccoli to the stir-fry. Adjust sugar or vinegar levels to customize sweetness and tanginess.