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Sweet And Sour Chicken

Sweet And Sour Chicken: Quick, Flavor-Packed Family Dinner

Sweet And Sour Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple in a tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
For the Vegetables
  • 1 onion yellow or white for sweeter flavor
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup base of the sauce
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar for tanginess
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or use ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic or garlic powder as substitute
  • 1 cup pineapple pieces can substitute with mango or nectarines

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture.
  2. Heat about 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add sliced red and yellow bell peppers to the onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
  6. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Adjust consistency with reserved pineapple juice if needed.
  7. Return the fried chicken to the skillet and gently stir into the sauce and vegetables. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Transfer the Sweet And Sour Chicken onto a serving platter and serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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