How to Make Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet and sour chicken is a classic Chinese dish that combines the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. This easy sweet and sour chicken recipe is a great option for a quick and tasty dinner that the whole family will love. With simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, you can make this dish at home in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple with syrup
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Roll chicken in flour mixture to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add celery, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple with syrup, and brown sugar together in a bowl.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, pour in pineapple mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in the sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 870mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1147mg