Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a delightful dish that perfectly balances tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and juicy pineapple in a tangy sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This easy recipe is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the sweetness to your taste. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a fun twist. Impress your family and friends with this colorful and flavorful meal that captures the essence of comfort food.
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 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)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice until well combined.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, add diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and optional onion. Stir-fry for about 3–5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add cooked chicken back into the skillet along with pineapple chunks. Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add cornstarch mixed with water into the skillet. Stir constantly until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy your homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg