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To make sweet and sour chicken, you need a few key ingredients. The main star is chicken. Use 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. This makes the chicken tender and easy to eat.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Get ready to impress with this easy Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe! Experience a delightful burst of flavors with perfectly cooked chicken, colorful veggies, and a tangy sauce that balances sweetness and acidity. This guide offers step-by-step instructions, ingredient tips, and fun variations to customize your dish. Explore delicious sides to complete your meal and elevate your cooking skills. Click through to discover the full recipe and start your tasty adventure today!
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Ingredients
  

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon ketchup

2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

    Cook Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

      Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.

        Prepare Sweet & Sour Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup until well combined. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet.

          Add Pineapple: Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir gently to combine.

            Thicken Sauce: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

              Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to ensure the chicken is well coated with the sauce. Heat through for about 2 minutes.

                Serve: Serve the sweet & sour chicken over a bed of cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

                  Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4