Description
Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that transforms your weeknight dinner into something special. In just 15 minutes, you can create this vibrant, flavorful meal that rivals your favorite takeout. With tender pieces of chicken coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy sauce, this dish is sure to be a family favorite. Customize it by adding colorful vegetables to enhance nutrition and presentation. Perfect for busy evenings or casual get-togethers, serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying feast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, and cold water until combined.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring well to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg