Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken (No batter, stir fry)
Discover the joy of cooking with this Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken (No batter, stir fry), a delightful dish that’s full of flavor and ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this healthier version of the classic sweet and sour chicken skips the batter while delivering all the taste you love. Bursting with vibrant colors from fresh vegetables and a rich sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy it over rice or noodles, or even in lettuce wraps for a fun twist. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large white onion
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons ginger
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- Rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a large bowl with baking soda, cornstarch, and cold water. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Sear chicken until fully cooked; set aside.
- In the same pan, add sesame oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until aromatic.
- Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, dark brown sugar, and vinegar; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Thicken sauce by adding cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water); simmer until thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan; stir to coat evenly with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg