Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and juicy pineapple in a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes only 35 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Its colorful presentation and customizable ingredients ensure it can cater to everyone’s tastes. Serve this delicious meal over rice or noodles to elevate your dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice.
- Add chopped bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the skillet; cook until sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or beef based on preference. Add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra crunch. Adjust sweetness by modifying sugar or pineapple juice levels.