Teresa's Recipes
Thai Sweet and Sour Chicken
Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this vibrant and mouthwatering Thai Sweet and Sour Chicken. This dish artfully combines succulent chicken pieces with a rainbow of crunchy bell peppers, tangy pineapple chunks, and a heavenly sauce that's the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The crowning touch of fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness, making this a meal to remember.
Ingredients
- A handful, for garnish Fresh cilantro
- To taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon, minced Ginger
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 medium, sliced Onion
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 2, sliced Bell peppers
- 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces Chicken breast
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Sugar: 20g
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the tomato ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and dissolved cornstarch, whisking until well mixed. This will be your sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, cooking until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Once done, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger, letting them cook for about 1 minute until they release their fragrant aroma.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they have slightly softened.
- Add the pineapple chunks and the sweet and sour sauce to the skillet, stirring well to evenly coat the vegetables.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine it with the sauce and vegetables.
- Let everything cook together for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is clinging to the chicken and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Thai sweet and sour chicken over a bed of steamed rice, garnishing with a scattering of fresh cilantro before serving.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sweet and sour sauce.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.