The BEST Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken: A Family Favorite Recipe
This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a family favorite that is both easy to make and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the chicken over medium heat until browned.
- Add the bell peppers and pineapple, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- Try adding different vegetables like onions or carrots for extra flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipes, Family Favorites