Ultimate 30-Minute Sweet 'n Sour Chicken Recipe

Ultimate 30-Minute Sweet 'n Sour Chicken

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves: 3-4

🛒 Ingredients

• 500g boneless chicken breast (1 large breast), cut into 2cm cubes
• 1½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• 3 tbsp cornstarch (divided use)
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 medium onion (150g), 2cm dice
• 1 red bell pepper (200g), 2cm dice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Sweet & Sour Sauce:

• ¼ cup tomato ketchup
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch slurry (1:1 cornstarch:water)

👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

   In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with paprika, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and 2 tbsp cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.

2. Cook the Chicken

   Heat oil in wok over medium-high. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (3-4 mins per side). Transfer to paper towels.

3. Make the Sauce

   Whisk together all sauce ingredients except cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

4. Stir-Fry Veggies

   In same wok, sauté onion and bell pepper 2 mins. Add garlic and cook 30 secs until fragrant.

5. Combine & Serve

   Return chicken to wok, add sauce mixture. Bring to simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (1-2 mins).