This Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with a tangy and sweet sauce, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- Pineapple chunks (optional, for added sweetness)
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup water
Directions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce until well combined. Set aside.
- Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then add the bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- If using pineapple chunks, add them to the skillet along with the bell peppers and onion.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Give the sweet and sour sauce a quick stir to recombine, then pour it over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Enjoy your homemade Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken!
