4.7 from 18 votes
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken will satisfy your whole family's take-out craving in less time than it would take to have it delivered!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
323 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 white onion peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks drained, canned
- rice for serving, cooked
Instructions
- Whisk together the water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Once hot, cook the chicken pieces until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the other tablespoon of oil. Then add the onion and bell peppers. Cook until the veggies are softened, about 8-10 minutes
- Add the pineapple, cooked chicken, and sauce to the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve warm over cooked rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
811mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
1205IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 811mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 1205IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.