This Amaretto Sweet and Sour Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of sweet and tangy sour sauce with tender chicken. The addition of amaretto liqueur adds a unique and delightful twist to the traditional sweet and sour chicken recipe. This recipe is easy to make and takes less than an hour to prepare. Serve this delicious dish with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Directions
- Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Step 2: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the amaretto liqueur, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Pour the mixture over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and vegetables. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Step 6: Serve the Amaretto Sweet and Sour Chicken over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
