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The BEST Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken

The BEST Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken You'll Crave!

Discover the BEST Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken that's quick, customizable, and packed with flavor, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for crispy coating
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup or homemade tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup Cider Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Pineapple Pieces or mango/peach

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add chopped red and yellow bell peppers to the onions. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Whisk together ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour sauce into skillet with vegetables. Add pineapple and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, and simmer for an additional 5-6 minutes.
  8. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, add chicken to sauce just before serving to keep it crispy. Adjust sweetness as desired.

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