Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken brings a delightful combination of flavors that makes dinner a breeze, perfect for busy weeknights and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Gather your chicken, bell pepper, onion, and pineapple.
- Heat the oil: In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the chopped onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Combine and heat: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, adding in the pineapple chunks and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Feel free to use frozen vegetables for convenience. Texture might vary based on ingredient choices.