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Recipe by:

Elena SMITH

Quick Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

A delicious sweet and sour chicken with pineapple that's perfect for holiday gatherings—quick to prepare and irresistible to taste!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

  1. Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a bowl, coat the chicken with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is covered.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sugar, white vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger in a separate bowl.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Then toss in the fresh pineapple and your prepared sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring to ensure everything is evenly coated with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions over steamed rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and proteins. Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor!