15-Minute Sweet & Sour Chicken
Quick & delicious 15-Min Sweet & Sour Chicken: A speedy dinner option that combines tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and onion in a tangy sauce, topped with sesame seeds. Perfect over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ideal solution for busy weeknights!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 pouch Sweet & Sour Simmer Sauce
- 3 Bell Peppers, any color, sliced into thin strips
- 1 Onion, sliced into thin strips
- Sesame Seeds, for garnish
Directions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- In a medium skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the cut chicken pieces and sauté until they are fully cooked and have a golden brown color on all sides. This should take approximately 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces.
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Cook the Vegetables:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the sliced vegetables to the skillet. Pour the pouch of Sweet and Sour Simmer Sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer:
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer on low heat for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and vegetable stir-fry as a garnish. Serve hot, optionally over rice or noodles, for a complete meal.
Serving Instructions: Serve the Sweet & Sour Chicken immediately while hot. This dish is perfect on its own or can be served over a bed of freshly cooked rice or noodles. For an added touch, garnish with additional sesame seeds.
Recipe by: thehadylife