Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a vibrant and satisfying dish featuring crispy chicken tossed with peppers, pineapple, and a tangy-sweet sauce for a perfect flavor balance. Whether served over rice or noodles, it offers a quick, crowd-pleasing homemade version of a classic Chinese-American favorite that’s easy to customize and adapt to your taste.
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
- 1 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 turns golden brown. Add the carrot strips, green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic; continue to cook and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth, then pour it into the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks along with their juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and ground ginger. Bring everything to a full boil and cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.