Sweet and Sour Chicken – A Chicken Stirfry Easy Recipe Favorite
Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade sauce with peppers and onions. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknights!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced peppers and onions, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and vegetables, stir well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.