Name: Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed); 3 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced); 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; Salt and pepper (to taste); 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if necessary); 2 green onions (sliced into thin rounds); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table in just 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy, homemade sweet and sour sauce that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also healthier than takeout, as you can control the ingredients and customize it to suit your taste. Serve it on a bed of fluffy rice or toss it with noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Author: Amelia
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 4
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
3 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced)
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper (to taste)
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if necessary)
2 green onions (sliced into thin rounds)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce by whisking together sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until dissolved; then add to the sauce while whisking over medium heat until thickened.
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, coat with cornstarch, and cook in heated olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Pour the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stir to coat evenly, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot with optional garnishes like sliced green onions and sesame seeds over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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