Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce in just 30 minutes. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, delivering vibrant flavors and nutrition that will leave everyone asking for more. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s as enjoyable to prepare as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop vegetables into uniform sizes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli; sauté for about 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour the sauce over chicken and vegetables; stir well and let simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg