Description
A delicious sweet and sour chicken dish loaded with fresh veggies and pineapple!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for gluten-free), dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized bite-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch to coat each piece, setting the stage for a nice crispy exterior when cooked.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and fry until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, toss in minced garlic and fresh ginger, cooking just until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and pineapple chunks next; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to retain some crunch and freshness.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the vegetables, stirring well to combine and thicken the sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss everything together to coat evenly in the glossy sweet and sour sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes so the flavors meld perfectly.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari in place of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg