Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken Hong Kong Style is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe combines crispy chicken pieces coated in a glossy, tangy sauce with fresh bell peppers and juicy pineapple. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed red and green)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and fry until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour over the sautéed vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir until well-coated in the sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg