Description
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with juicy pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and a delectable sweet and tangy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering a taste of tropical paradise in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the onion.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan; sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the bell peppers, onion, and garlic; stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), pineapple juice from canned pineapple, and cornstarch mixture. Pour over the cooked chicken and vegetables.
- Finish cooking: Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for different protein options. Feel free to customize with extra vegetables like carrots or snap peas for added crunch.