Description
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant dish that perfectly harmonizes sweet and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe features juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and tangy pineapple, all tossed together in a delicious sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this stir-fry will impress your family and friends alike. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, it’s the perfect solution for satisfying cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (sliced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter to streamline the cooking process.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper; toss with cornstarch.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add bell peppers and pineapple; cook until veggies soften (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch; pour over the stir-fry.
- Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg