Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful bell peppers in a tangy sauce. This easy recipe brings together delightful flavors that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served over steamed rice or in crispy lettuce wraps, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers, onion, and pineapple into chunks.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken and veggies.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until all ingredients are coated in sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Customize by adding snap peas or swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stove.