Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with this Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry. Juicy chicken combines with fresh pineapple, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce for a quick meal that delights the senses. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is both colorful and delicious, making it a family favorite you’ll want to prepare time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cubed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken and slicing vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown and fully cooked (5-7 minutes).
- Toss in bell peppers and onion; stir-fry until tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture; stir well for about 2-3 minutes until combined.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg