Sweet and Sour Chicken
This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a takeout favorite made easily at home! Crispy chicken pieces are tossed in a tangy and sweet sauce with colorful bell peppers and pineapple. It's ready in about 30 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Bell peppers sliced (mix of colors)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks canned or fresh
- 0.5 cup Sweet and sour sauce store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately over rice.
Notes
Serve with cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.