Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Experience the flavors of our Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe, a culinary masterpiece that skillfully combines the tangy kick of fresh pineapple juice with the savory richness of soy sauce. With every bite you'll savor a contrast of textures—from the succulent brown chicken pieces to the crispy vibrant bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks. The sauce, a harmony of garlic, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar envelops each ingredient to create a tapestry that dances on your taste buds. Whether it's for family dinners or impressing guests this recipe showcases how simple ingredients can come together to produce something extraordinary.
4 Servings
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 c fresh pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Sweet and Sour Chicken:
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 c cornstarch
- 2 –3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 medium onion large dice
- 1 green bell pepper seeded, large dice
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, large dice
- 1 1/2 c fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 pinches crushed red pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Cooked Rice or Chinese noodles for serving
Instructions
- To create the sauce mix together pineapple juice, minced garlic, water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup and cornstarch in a saucepan. Heat the mixture on low heat until it thickens to your desired consistency. Set it aside once done.
- Next, cut the chicken into bite pieces. Coat them with cornstarch by placing them in a Ziploc bag and shaking it gently. In a skillet, over medium-high heat add some oil and cook the chicken until it turns brown. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet. Set it aside.
- Using the skillet add more oil if needed and sauté onions for about 1 to 2 minutes. Then add green and red bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat on the skillet. Return the chicken to it. Pour in the sauce along, with pineapple chunks, crushed pepper for some spice (if desired) and salt. Stir everything together gently while heating through.
- Finally, serve your Sweet and Sour Chicken over cooked rice or Chinese noodles for a meal.
Notes
Converting this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe to a gluten-free version is surprisingly easy and it doesn't compromise on the taste or texture that makes this dish a favorite. To ensure it's safe, for those with sensitivities simply replace soy sauce with a certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. They furnish an umami flavor without any gluten. Also make sure to be cautious about the cornstarch you utilize; while inherently gluten-free it's crucial to check that it hasn't come into contact with any gluten-containing products during processing. With these adjustments you can enjoy the mouthwatering flavors and enticing aromas of this traditional dish while making sure everyone, at your table can savor it regardless of dietary restrictions.