Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple in a tangy-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe takes just 35 minutes to prepare and cook. The harmonious blend of flavors makes it a hit with both kids and adults alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy!
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 (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 medium onion (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, and cornstarch mixed with water.
- Remove chicken from skillet; add diced bell peppers, onion (if using), and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over it. Stir well and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg