Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Name: Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed); 3 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced); 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces (boneless skinless chicken thighs may be substituted)); 3 tablespoons cornstarch; salt and pepper (to taste); 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if necessary); 2 green onions (sliced into thin rounds, optional for garnishing); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnishing)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

🍗👏🏻🎉 This Chinese-inspired sweet and sour chicken recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes way better than takeout or what you're getting from your local food court (Panda, here's looking at you)! It's a family favorite and PERFECT for busy weeknight dinners!

Updated at: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:53:17 GMT