Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a colorful, mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and sweet pineapple in a tangy sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The delightful balance of flavors ensures everyone at the table will enjoy each bite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal, making it a family favorite that meets your nutritional needs without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion (optional)
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in a mix of cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, and cornstarch-water mixture. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Add diced bell peppers, onion (if using), and pineapple chunks to the sauce; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce; heat through for another minute or two.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 523mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 73mg