Name: Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 or 3
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 1 green bell pepper and 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup cubed fresh or canned pineapple; 3 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tbsp grated ginger + 1 tsp grated garlic; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar; A glug of rice vinegar (if needed); 1 tbsp cornflour blended with 1 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp rapeseed oil (canola) + 1 tsp sesame oil; A pinch of white pepper or chili powder; 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish)

"Experience the irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and savory in this Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken stir-fry. Tender chicken cubes are quickly seared with vibrant bell peppers and juicy pineapple, then coated in a glossy sauce made from pantry staples. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a crowd-pleasing Chinese takeaway favorite made at home."

Method 2 Steps

1

Heat the oil in a wok, add the ginger and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds. Add the chicken cubes and fry quickly for 2 minutes to sear them. Stir in the peppers and pineapple chunks, and fry for another 2 minutes.
2

Add all the other ingredients (except the spring onions), mix well, then lower the heat and cook for about 10 minutes. Check if the chicken is cooked through, then remove from the heat and taste the sauce. Adjust to your liking (more sugar or vinegar if needed). Garnish with the chopped spring onions and serve.

Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken

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