Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic dish featuring crispy fried chicken tossed in a tangy, sweet sauce with colorful vegetables and pineapple, delivering bold, balanced flavor in every bite. A staple of Chinese-American cuisine, it’s endlessly adaptable and perfect for recreating restaurant-quality meals at home with ease and flair.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup of julienned carrots
- 1/2 cup of sliced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of sliced red bell pepper
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- One 8-ounce can of pineapple chunks with juice reserved
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and stir-fry until it is browned on all sides. Add the carrots, green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic; continue to cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth, then pour the mixture into the skillet or wok. Add the pineapple chunks along with their juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and ground ginger. Stir everything well and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.