Description
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of tropical cuisine to your dinner table. With tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables, this quick and easy stir-fry combines sweet and savory elements for a delightful meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a satisfying yet healthy option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Toss in bell peppers, onion, and pineapple; sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Whisk together rice vinegar and additional soy sauce; pour over stir-fry and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg