Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a colorful, mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of Asian cuisine right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Featuring tender pieces of chicken coated in a glossy sauce, complemented by the sweetness of juicy pineapple and the crunch of vibrant bell peppers, each bite delivers an irresistible explosion of flavor. Serve it over fluffy rice or crispy noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. With its balance of sweet and tangy notes, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking
Instructions
- Wash the produce and prepare the chicken and bell peppers.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and black pepper; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and pineapple chunks; pour the sauce over everything and mix well.
- Simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly; stir occasionally.
- Serve over rice or noodles; garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg