Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken
Summary: Enjoy a flavorful twist on a classic dish with this Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a tangy-sweet sauce that includes fresh pineapple chunks for a tropical flair. This easy-to-follow recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your friends and family.
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Add pineapple chunks and stir to combine.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Enjoy your Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken!
Nutrition Facts:
- Sugar: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Calories: 350
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 15g