Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken for a Perfect Weeknight Dinner
This dish captures the essence of comfort food while providing a burst of flavors that can brighten any weekday meal.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
- Mixing Bowl
- Slotted Spoon
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breast Fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating the chicken before frying.
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil For frying the chicken.
- 1 each Red Bell Pepper Sliced into strips.
- 1 each Green Bell Pepper Sliced into strips.
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Canned, drained well.
- 1 each Onion Medium, cut into wedges.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Seasoning
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- 1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch and let sit for a few minutes.
- 3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until golden brown.
- 4. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
- 5. In the same skillet, stir-fry bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes.
- 6. Prepare the sauce by whisking together sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
- 7. Add garlic and pineapple to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.
- 8. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- 9. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider using tofu instead of chicken or adding more vegetables.