Description
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines succulent chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a glossy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this delightful stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. You’ll love the balance of sweet and savory flavors that make every bite an irresistible experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add pineapple chunks and cook until caramelized (2-3 minutes).
- Introduce marinated chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Mix rice vinegar with cornstarch and a bit of soy sauce; pour over the stir-fry. Toss well until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg