Description
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant dish that beautifully balances the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken. Bursting with colors and flavors, this quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. In just one skillet, you’ll create a delicious meal that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and slice bell pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and a splash of water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned chicken to the pan in a single layer; sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and pineapple; cook for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour sauce over the mixture; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg