Description
A delightful stir fry featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a glossy sweet and sour sauce that transforms simple evenings into culinary celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the bite-sized pieces of chicken to the skillet, spreading them out evenly. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken turns golden and is cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in sliced bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and broccoli florets, stir-frying for an additional 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly but still retain their crunch.
- Add sauces: Pour both the sweet and sour sauce and soy sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir gently to coat everything uniformly, allowing the flavors to marry.
- Finish cooking: Let it cook for another 2 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Serve: Serve hot over a bed of fluffy cooked rice or noodles, and watch your family and friends savor every delightful bite.
Notes
For extra caramelization, let the chicken sear without moving it for the first couple of minutes before stirring. This dish can easily be made vegetarian by swapping chicken for tofu and adding more veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg