Sweet and Sour Chicken: Easy Recipe with a Homemade Twist
This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is an easy and delicious twist on a classic dish, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft.
- Add pineapple chunks and stir to combine.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture, stirring until everything is coated.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce before cooking.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.