Pollo Agridulce, or sweet and sour chicken, is a popular dish from Chinese cuisine that has been adapted and transformed into a unique and delicious recipe in Latin America. The combination of sweet and sour flavors with juicy chicken is simply irresistible. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner, a special occasion, or just a quick and easy meal. In this blog post, we will share with you a simple and easy recipe to make Pollo Agridulce at home.
Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: - 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces - 1 red bell pepper, sliced - 1 green bell pepper, sliced - 1 onion, sliced - 1 cup of canned pineapple chunks, drained - 1/2 cup of ketchup - 1/4 cup of honey - 1/4 cup of rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce - 2 tablespoons of cornstarch - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder - Salt and pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients ready, let's start cooking: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is well combined and set aside. 2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. 3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions, red and green bell peppers, and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 4. Add the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet with the vegetables and pineapple. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and stir well to coat them evenly. 5. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens and becomes shiny. 6. Serve the Pollo Agridulce hot with steamed white rice or noodles.
Nutrition
This Pollo Agridulce recipe is not only delicious but also healthy. Here's the nutritional information per serving: - Calories: 380 - Total fat: 9g - Saturated fat: 1.5g - Cholesterol: 100mg - Sodium: 540mg - Total carbohydrate: 43g - Dietary fiber: 2g - Sugars: 32g - Protein: 33g
Conclusion
Pollo Agridulce is a delicious and easy recipe that you can make at home with just a few ingredients. The sweet and sour sauce adds a unique and irresistible flavor to the chicken and vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner, a special occasion, or just a quick and easy meal. We hope you enjoy this recipe and share it with your loved ones.