Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
This easy homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a fantastic substitute for any Chinese restaurant version. The chicken is sautéed instead of fried in batter, so it's a little healthier, too. And in about the time it takes to have it delivered, you could already be eating!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch , divided
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 ounce can pineapple chunks , drained, juice reserved
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 1/4-inch bite sized pieces
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 small red bell pepper , seeded and ribs removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small green bell pepper , seeded and ribs removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small sweet onion , cut into 1-inch pieces
- cooked white rice , for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and water, until combined. Whisk in the rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and reserved pineapple juice. Set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet, warm the vegetable oil over medium-high. Toss the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, and season with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, without stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Mix and continue to sauté for another 6-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion to the skillet; cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften and get a bit charred. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour in the sweet and sour sauce mixture, along with the pineapple chunks. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to warm through and allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add chicken back to skillet and stir to combine.
- Taste and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve over cooked white rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal · Carbohydrates: 27g · Protein: 25g · Fat: 8g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Cholesterol: 73mg · Sodium: 343mg · Potassium: 627mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 23g · Vitamin A: 523IU · Vitamin C: 34mg · Calcium: 33mg · Iron: 1mg