How to Make China Sun Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

China Sun Chicken is a delectable dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of China. This flavorful and aromatic recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making it a culinary delight for anyone who loves Chinese cuisine.

One of the key elements of China Sun Chicken is the use of a variety of traditional Chinese ingredients, such as hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. These ingredients infuse the dish with layers of complex fla...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, slivered
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in natural juice, liquid drained and reserved
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken and carrots in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook another 1 minute. Add the shallots and bell pepper; cook another 1 minute.
  • Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the canned pineapple chunks along with the pineapple chunks, the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, and pepper flakes; stir into the chicken and vegetable mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 723mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 979mg