Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly balances sweetness and tanginess. Featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple, this recipe brings a tropical twist to your dining table. In just 35 minutes, you can prepare a delicious meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. The combination of the tangy sauce and fresh ingredients makes this dish a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that tantalizes the taste buds!
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 soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In the same skillet, combine ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice; bring to a simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce while stirring constantly.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks and veggies; mix well and heat through for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg