Sweet and Sour Supper

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant Sweet and Sour Supper—a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknights! Tender chicken breast is stir-fried alongside crisp red and green bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and savory onions, all coated in a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce. This recipe balances savory soy sauce, tangy vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar for a harmonious blend of flavors, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 40 minutes, this family-friendly meal is served over a bed of fluffy white rice and optionally garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and texture. Whether you're craving a takeout-inspired classic or looking to switch up your dinner routine, this one-pan recipe is guaranteed to satisfy! Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, quick dinner recipe, homemade sweet and sour sauce, pineapple chicken stir-fry, easy weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice, not syrup)
• 1 small onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper
• 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked white rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, white vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and 1 cup of water to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Cut the red and green bell peppers into strips, chop the onion into wedges, and drain the pineapple chunks.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the pineapple chunks. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the mixture and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 8

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 10

Serve the Sweet and Sour Supper over a bed of cooked white rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2581.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2900.0

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.4g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 3510.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 384.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 67.7g
Protein 192.0g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 344.3mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 3013.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 53.6%