Thai Sweet and Sour Chicken
Classic Thai sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a tangy sauce. A family favorite, high protein and low calorie.
🔥200 Calories
💪24g Protein
⏱️30 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 1250 g Chicken breast, cubed
- 2100 g Pineapple chunks
- 32 pieces Tomatoes
- 41 piece Bell pepper
- 51/2 piece Onion
- 61 piece Cucumber
- 73 tbsp Tomato ketchup
- 82 tbsp Vinegar
- 92 tbsp Sugar
- 101 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch to make sauce
- 2
Stir-fry chicken in oil until cooked through, set aside
- 3
Sauté onion until fragrant, add tomatoes and bell pepper
- 4
Return chicken to wok, pour in sauce
- 5
Add pineapple and cucumber, stir until sauce thickens
- 6
Serve hot with steamed rice
💡Tips
- •Use chicken thigh for more tender results
- •Add vegetables last to keep them crisp
- •Adjust sweetness and sourness to taste
- •Fresh pineapple tastes better than canned
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in sweet and sour chicken?
Thai sweet and sour chicken has about 144-215 calories per serving. Deep-fried battered versions are much higher.
Is sweet and sour chicken good for diet?
Yes, if using non-battered chicken. High protein, moderate calories. Serve with small rice portion.