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sweet and sour chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken: 5 Reasons to Love This Dish


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A popular dish featuring chicken in a tangy sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
  3. Stir in bell peppers and pineapple. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • Adjust the sugar for desired sweetness.
  • Use fresh vegetables for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: sweet and sour chicken