Description
Sweet & Sour Ground Chicken is a vibrant dish that harmoniously blends the savory taste of ground chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce. This quick and easy recipe features colorful bell peppers and onions, creating a delightful medley that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up this restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart until browned (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add aromatics: Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Create the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken mixture.
- 5. Toss in veggies: Add diced bell peppers; stir well to coat them with the sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes until veggies soften but remain crunchy.
- 6. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg