Description
A delightful sweet and sour chicken dish that balances sweetness and tang, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, gently swirling for even distribution.
- Add the diced chicken and sear until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic, sliced onion, chopped bell pepper, and broccoli; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the pineapple chunks and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring gently to coat.
- Let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prep ingredients a day in advance. Cooking alternatives: Air fry or bake chicken for healthier options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, easy chicken recipe, stir fry chicken