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Sweet and Sour Chicken

A quick and easy version of sweet and sour chicken without coating and frying the chicken.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-sized cubes
  • ½ red pepper cut into bite-sized strips
  • ½ yellow pepper cut into bite-sized strips
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • olive oil to saute chicken and vegetables
  • ¾ cup pineapple chunks
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅛ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • hot pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce
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  1. Combine the sugar, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ketchup in a medium sized bowl and whisk until well mixed.
Stir Fry
  1. Heat a wok over medium-high heat until hot, add enough oil to coat the pan. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and saute for 3 -4 minutes.
  2. Push the chicken to the side of the wok and add the onions and saute for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the pepper and continue cooking for another 3 minutes. If you need a little more oil, add some.
  4. Add the prepared sauce to the pan and stir to combine.
  5. Add the pineapple chunks and stir again to combine. Let this cook for a couple of minutes.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper. If you want to spice it up, add a little hot pepper flakes but this optional.

Notes

  • If you don't have a wok, a frying pan will work fine.
  • We served this dish over white rice and it was delicious.