Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a tangy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this quick recipe takes just 35 minutes to prepare. Its delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing. With fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice; stir well.
- Add cooked chicken back into the skillet along with pineapple chunks and diced bell peppers; mix to coat everything in the sauce.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with water; cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg