Description
Looking for the best sweet and sour chicken recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so delicious! Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal, this dish has crispy chicken, vibrant veggies, and juicy pineapple in a sweet tangy sauce. It’s easy to make, healthy, and sure to be a family favorite. Save this easy dinner idea for your next cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden and crispy, then set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar together.
- Sauté chopped bell peppers and onion in the skillet until slightly tender.
- Add pineapple chunks and pour in the sauce, cooking until thickened.
- Add chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Bake chicken for a lighter option.
- Try serving with noodles instead of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg