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Sweet & Sour Chicken
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Sweet & Sour Chicken: The Best Homemade Twist You’ll Love

Delight in the vibrant flavors of homemade Sweet & Sour Chicken, a customizable dish that brings comfort and joy to your table.
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Comfort Food, customizable, Delicious, homemade, quick meal, Sweet & Sour Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for coating chicken

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Sugar provides sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup for classic flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice fresh or canned

For the Veggies

  • 1 cup Bell Peppers mixed colors
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or red
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks for sweetness

For Garnishing

  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for added flavor

Instructions

How to Make

  • Prep the Chicken: Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  • Coat with Cornstarch: Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch for a light coating.
  • Heat the Oil: Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot enough to sizzle.
  • Fry the Chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook until golden brown.
  • Combine Sauce Ingredients: Mix together sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.
  • Stir-Fry the Veggies: Sauté bell peppers and onion in another pan for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add Chicken and Sauce: Drain excess oil and toss chicken back with veggies and the sauce.
  • Finish with Pineapple: Fold in pineapple chunks and heat through.
  • Garnish and Serve: Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or add some crushed cashews for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 10mg