Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
This Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious homemade version of a classic takeout dish. With crispy chicken and a tangy sauce, it's a guaranteed hit! Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped, any color
- 1 cup pineapple chunks canned, drained
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for sauce thickening
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, water, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add the mixture to the skillet.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until thickened, then add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
You can add more vegetables like onions or snap peas if desired. Adjust the sugar in the sauce according to your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg