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Sweet And Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

This vibrant stir-fry combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple and crisp vegetables, all coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups bell peppers sliced (red and green)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and the cornstarch mixture.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.

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