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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

Delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple recipe, balancing sweetness and tanginess for a perfect meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetables and Pineapple
  • 2 cups colorful bell peppers mixed red, yellow, green
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks or canned

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the bell peppers into strips. Mince the garlic.
  2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and cornstarch. Add the chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk the rice vinegar with the remaining marinade and pour it into the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Serve warm over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 26gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to swap in shrimp or tofu instead of chicken, and add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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