Swap out the takeout for our effortless sweet & sour chicken. This delicious Chinese-inspired rice meal can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes, bursting with vibrant and tangy flavours.
Nutritional Info
305 Calories
2g Fat
38g Carbs
36g Protein
Ingredients
9 tbsp tomato ketchup
3 tbsp malt vinegar
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
227g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained
100g sugar snap peas, roughly sliced
handful salted roasted cashew nuts, optional
Instructions
In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling
Stir in the pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked.
Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.
*Disclaimer: Microwave cooking times may vary.
**Recipe originally published on https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-sweet-sour-chicken
Kimberley Holden is Brand & Communications Manager at Sharp New Zealand, where she leads strategic marketing, brand development, and customer communications across Sharp’s portfolio of consumer products and workplace technology solutions, including print, visual solutions, visitor management, voice and data, and software. She brings a strong focus on clear messaging, customer engagement, and delivering consistent brand experiences across complex technology environments.
