Sweet and Sour Chicken Breast are a timeless classic of Asian cuisine, where tender white meat meets a lively sauce balanced between sweetness and tanginess. Bell peppers, pineapple and onion simmer in a fragrant mix enriched with soy sauce, vinegar and tomato paste. A colourful, flavourful dish perfect for adding an exotic touch to your meal, especially when paired with steamed or Cantonese rice.
Asian
Traditional
Main Course
Sweet and Sour Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce with peppers, onion and pineapple. A colourful and flavourful dish inspired by classic Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts 4
- Sesame oil 4 tbsp
- Onion 1
- Red bell pepper 1
- Green bell pepper 1
- Pineapple slices 4
- Tomato paste 2 tbsp
- Vinegar 4 tbsp
- Chicken broth 2 cups
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Soy paste 2 tbsp
- Cornstarch 2 tbsp
- MSG 1 tsp
- Chili oil few drops
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Tools
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts thinly, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the sesame oil and brown the chicken, then set aside.
- Dice onion, peppers and pineapple and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Mix tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce, broth, soy paste and chili oil.
- Add cornstarch and combine the mixture with the vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and MSG.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook briefly before serving.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
410 kcal
410 kcal
Fat
16 g
16 g
Carbohydrates
32 g
32 g
Protein
35 g
35 g
Sugar
14 g
14 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
820 mg
820 mg
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