15-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Chinese

This speedy Chinese dish is a family favourite, adapted from a classic recipe. Chicken pieces are browned and then coated in a glossy, tangy sauce made with apricot preserves, soy sauce, lime juice and a kick of Thai chile paste. It all comes together in one pan in about 20 minutes, ideal for serving over rice for a satisfying meal.

15-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
  • 2 teaspoons thai garlic and red chile paste

Method

  1. Chop the chicken breast halves into 1 inch pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a large skillet on the heat and warm the olive oil.
  3. Cook the chicken pieces until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked, which should take around 5 minutes.
  4. Take the chicken out of the pan. Pour in the chicken broth, apricot preserves and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it does not burn.
  5. Take the skillet off the heat. Mix in the fresh lime juice and the Thai garlic and red chile paste. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss everything together until the chicken is well coated. Serve immediately with rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium298500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChinese
AuthorCooksWithScissors