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sweet and sour chicken with pineapple

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple: 8 Flavorful Steps

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious blend of sweet and sour flavors with tender chicken and pineapple.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
  4. Stir in pineapple chunks.
  5. Mix sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.
  7. Cook until sauce thickens.
  8. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amount.
  • Use fresh or canned pineapple.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, pineapple chicken, Chinese chicken recipe