Weeknight Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Name: Weeknight Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.33 cup Brown Sugar; 3 stalk Celery; 1 lb Chicken Breast; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 whole Green Bell Pepper; 0.5 cup Ketchup; 0.5 cup Lemon Juice; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 cup Pineapple Chunks in Syrup; 0.5 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳American Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Weeknight Sweet-and-Sour Chicken balances tangy lemon and ketchup with the mellow sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple, coating tender chicken and crisp peppers in a glossy sauce. The mix of sautéed onions, celery, and bell peppers adds fresh crunch to every bite. It’s a crowd-pleasing dinner for busy evenings or casual gatherings when you want bright, familiar flavors.

Prep25 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture to coat.
2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Move the chicken to a plate.
3

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple with syrup, and brown sugar together in a bowl.
5

Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the pineapple mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook and stir the chicken and vegetables in the sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.