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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple Recipe

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple Recipe
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4.6 from 13 reviews

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken pieces with colorful bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
  • 2 green onions, sliced

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Stir-Fry: Sauté bell peppers until tender-crisp. Add pineapple and cooked chicken back to the skillet.
  4. Make the Sauce: Whisk together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry to the pan and simmer until thickened. Toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • You can bake the chicken for a lighter version of this dish.
  • Pairs well with jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

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