How To Make Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
The breast is the leanest part of a chicken. No wonder a lot of health buffs and fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this specific cut of meat. Besides that, you can make all kinds of dishes with it! Just take a look at this collection of chicken breast recipes, and you’ll be surprised by the range of options. Try it out and make everything from crispy baked dishes to tender slow-cooked renditions.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until well combined.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the bell peppers and onion. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
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Add the pineapple chunks and cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
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Serve the sweet and sour chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 86mg
- Sodium : 751mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 16g
- Protein : 30g
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