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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe: Easy 20‑Minute Weeknight Dinner


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Discover the perfect Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe that blends juicy chicken breast with a bright grape juice‑based sauce, crisp bell peppers, and sweet pineapple. In just 20 minutes you’ll create a restaurant‑style dish that balances tangy and sweet flavors, ideal for busy weeknights. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that kids love and adults appreciate. This easy, flavorful dinner is a pantry‑friendly favorite for any household. It also works great with rice or quinoa for protein


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in bell peppers and pineapple; cook 3–4 minutes.
  4. Whisk grape juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch; pour over chicken and vegetables.
  5. Simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra crispness
  • add a splash of cornstarch slurry at the end. Adjust sweetness with a pinch of brown sugar if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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