Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces; chop bell peppers and onion.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic until combined.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add veggies: Stir in bell peppers, onion, and pineapple; cook until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Pour on the sauce: Add sauce to skillet; simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Serve it up! Enjoy over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for at least 30 minutes. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations.