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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice for a Joyful Family Meal

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice is a delightful dish perfect for family dinners, balancing sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Substitute with chicken thighs if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can replace with arrowroot for a similar effect.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Mix red, yellow, or green for variety.
  • 1 medium Onion Sweet onions work beautifully.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chop finely for garnish.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Use fresh for a firm bite or canned if drained well.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to your sweetness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Feel free to use rice vinegar for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Consider a low-sodium version.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Garlic powder can substitute if in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Ground ginger can work as a replacement.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Use any neutral oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Chop the bell peppers and onion into strips, then drain canned pineapple.
  2. Make the sauce by combining sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Mix until sugar is dissolved, then combine cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce.
  3. Cook the chicken in heated vegetable oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
  4. Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Fold in the pineapple chunks and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  7. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over fluffier cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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