Description
Sweet and sour pineapple chicken stir-fry is a quick, vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a glossy, tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe delivers a flavor-packed experience that will delight the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a meal that’s not only delicious but also visually appealing. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing the chicken into even pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in bell peppers and pineapple; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture; stir continuously until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg