Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve over steamed white rice.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a classic example of the combination of sweet and sour flavors in Asian cuisine.
• The red pepper flakes give the dish a bit of heat, while the ketchup adds a touch of sweetness.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.