30-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple Heaven (58 characters)
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a delicious and vibrant dish featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a tangy sauce. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, bell pepper, and onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add pineapple chunks and stir for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to balance sweetness and tanginess.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.