Lazy Day Sweet Sour Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this 'Lazy Day Sweet Sour Chicken'—the perfect balance of ease and flavor! This quick and satisfying recipe combines tender, golden-brown chicken bites, a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce, and bursts of juicy pineapple and crisp green bell peppers. With simple pantry staples like ketchup, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, the sauce comes together effortlessly, delivering that crave-worthy, takeout-inspired taste in just 20 minutes. Served over fluffy white rice, this dish is a fuss-free, one-skillet meal that’s ideal for busy schedules. Whether you're feeding the family or just looking for a low-effort dinner win, this sweet and tangy classic is bound to become your new favorite lazy-day go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups white rice (cooked, for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces into the egg mixture.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, mix ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the pineapple chunks and chopped green bell pepper to the sauce. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat it evenly in the sauce. Simmer everything together for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Serve the sweet and sour chicken over cooked white rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 3298 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.9 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.8 g | ||
| Protein | 157.7 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2222 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
