Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a vibrant and tantalizing dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This quick recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, taking just 35 minutes to prepare and serve up to four people. Featuring tender chicken pieces, colorful bell peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks, all enveloped in a delicious homemade sauce, it’s a meal that delights the senses. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or feed the family, this dish offers both nutrition and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 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
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper; coat chicken pieces evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, and cornstarch-water mixture until smooth.
- Add diced bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet with cooked chicken. Pour the sauce over everything, stirring well.
- Let simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot over rice or as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg