Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour

Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender pieces of chicken stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and pineapple, all coated in a tangy and sweet sauce. This Kosher version ensures that all ingredients align with dietary laws while delivering an authentic taste of the classic dish.

Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
420 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, diced
  • Bell pepper (green) - 1 medium, diced
  • Pineapple chunks - 100 grams (fresh or canned, drained)
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Soy sauce (Kosher) - 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
  • Ketchup - 3 tablespoons
  • Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
  • Water - 100 ml
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch with the water. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add the diced red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, and add the pineapple chunks. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine.
  6. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains vitamin C from bell peppers and pineapple, promoting immune health.

Tags

ChineseKosherDinner