Description
Enjoy this quick recipe for Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken that’s better than takeout! Try it today for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if necessary)
- 2 green onions (sliced into thin rounds, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, garlic, cold water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer while stirring until thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in cornstarch and seasonings for about 10 minutes before cooking. Customize your dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the cooking process.