How To Make Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
Instructions
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In a shallow bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
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Dip the chicken pieces into the cornstarch mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Place the coated chicken pieces into the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
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In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, add the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and diced onion.
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Cook the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
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Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
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Serve the sweet and sour chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 1.5g
- Cholesterol : 75mg
- Sodium : 950mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 14g
- Protein : 24g
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