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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a delightful dish that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors, making it a family favorite. This vibrant recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch layer, complemented by juicy pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick meal is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete dining experience that will impress everyone at the table!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup 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

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and coat with cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Return chicken to skillet. Add bell peppers and pineapple chunks; stir gently to combine.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water and add to sauce to thicken. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg