Description
A delightful dish that combines savory chicken with the refreshing taste of pineapple, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams (1 lb) chicken breast: Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks: Fresh or canned
- 1 bell pepper: Red or green, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion: Cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar: White or rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic: Minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger: Minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Optional: Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by marinating it with soy sauce, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the sweet and sour sauce by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet with vegetable oil until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger, then add onion and bell pepper, cooking until tender.
- Combine the chicken, vegetables, pineapple, and sauce in the skillet, stirring gently.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, then serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breast for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots.
- Adjust the sweetness and sourness to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, pineapple recipe, easy dinner, stir-fry