Super Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken With Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 0

Super Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken With Rice recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
	1 jar sweet and sour sauce
	1 can pineapple tidbits
	1 large bell pepper , chunked ( I use a mixture of red and green peppers )
	1/2 medium onion , thinly sliced
	1 can chicken broth
	1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

455

Sugar

22g

Fat

Super Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken With Rice is a popular Chinese-American dish that is easy to make and sure to please. The sticky and tangy sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, and the addition of bell peppers and pineapple tidbits adds a nice touch of sweetness to the dish. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, as it requires minimal preparation and cooking time. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice for a simple and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.	Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken, making sure to coat each piece evenly.
4.	Drain the pineapple tidbits and add them to the dish, along with the bell pepper and onion.
5.	Pour the chicken broth over the top of everything.
6.	Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7.	While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
8.	Once everything is done, serve the sweet and sour chicken over a bed of cooked rice.

PROS

This recipe is very easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

The sweet and sour sauce gives the chicken a delicious flavor, and the colorful bell peppers and pineapple add a nice touch of sweetness.

Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts makes this dish a healthier option than other meat choices.

CONS

While the dish is flavorful, it is higher in sodium due to the sweet and sour sauce and the chicken broth.

The recipe also calls for canned pineapple tidbits, which may not be as fresh as fresh pineapple.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish includes protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the rice.
The bell peppers provide vitamin C, while the pineapple adds a natural sweetness and contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and potassium.
However, the dish is higher in sodium and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.