Description
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant dish that brings the spirit of a tropical paradise right to your dinner table. This colorful stir-fry features succulent chicken, juicy pineapple, and crisp vegetables, all coated in a delightful sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees a burst of flavor that will please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Prepare bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and pineapple.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Add chicken and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Toss in pineapple chunks and stir for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Combine extra soy sauce with rice vinegar in a bowl and pour over the mixture; cook for another minute until glossy.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (~250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg