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Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe With Pineapple

A quick and easy sweet and sour chicken featuring crispy bite-sized chicken, fresh pineapple chunks, vibrant bell peppers, and a tangy-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Step 4: Add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Add chopped bell peppers and diced onion to the skillet; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
  6. Step 6: Stir in fresh pineapple chunks and cook for 1–2 minutes to warm through.
  7. Step 7: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring continuously for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Step 8: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.