Quick Sweet and Sour Chicken

A vibrant and colorful dish featuring succulent chicken pieces glazed in a masterfully balanced sauce of delicate sweetness and refreshing acidity. The interplay of crisp vegetables and tropical pineapple notes creates a symphony of textures and flavors, served elegantly over a bed of light, fluffy white rice. It is an exquisite selection for a comforting family meal that captures the essence of Far Eastern aromas in every bite.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:4

1If necessary, start cooking the rice according to the package instructions.
2Chop all the vegetables and set aside.
3Chop the chicken and set aside.
4Put oil in a large pan or wok and heat on medium heat.
5Add the chopped chicken and onion, and fry for about 2 minutes.
6Add the zucchini.
7While the chicken is cooking and the vegetables are softening, make the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisking together.
8When the chicken is almost ready, pour the desired amount of sauce and heat until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
9Turn off the flame, add the vegetables you want to remain crunchy (like peppers) and the pineapple.
10Stir to combine and watch the sauce.
11Place green onions and sesame seeds on top if desired.
12Serve hot over rice or cooked quinoa.
13Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Ingredients

Cooked rice
Chopped green onion
Sesame seeds
125g sugar
50g brown sugar
80ml white or rice vinegar (gluten-free)
80ml ketchup (gluten-free)
4 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce (gluten-free)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 1.8g
Carbs: 7.1g

Chef tips

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Substitute pineapple with mango for a tropical twist or omit entirely.

Culinary reasoning

A vibrant and colorful dish featuring succulent chicken pieces glazed in a masterfully balanced sauce of delicate sweetness and refreshing acidity. The interplay of crisp vegetables and tropical pineapple notes creates a symphony of textures and flavors, served elegantly over a bed of light, fluffy white rice. It is an exquisite selection for a comforting family meal that captures the essence of Far Eastern aromas in every bite.

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2 tbsp canola oil

2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed

1/2 onion, cubed

1 zucchini, halved and sliced

1 red bell pepper, cubed

1 green bell pepper, cubed

1 yellow bell pepper, cubed

1 cup drained pineapple chunks (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 1.8g
Carbs: 7.1g

Chef tips

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Substitute pineapple with mango for a tropical twist or omit entirely.