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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and sour chicken is a vibrant dish that combines crispy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. In just minutes, you can serve up a flavor-packed meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Bring fun to your dinner table with this delightful and satisfying dish!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, green, yellow), diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in diced bell peppers and onion; cook until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; stir well to coat.
  5. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
  • Author: Selena
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor. Customize by adding broccoli or swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp. To make it healthier, bake or grill the chicken instead of frying.