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Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A quick and flavorful sweet and sour pineapple chicken stir-fry that transforms dinner into a delightful moment.


Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)


Instructions

  1. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Slice the red and green bell peppers as well as the onion. Mince the garlic.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry until smooth.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Sauté the chicken in the skillet until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
  7. Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances the flavor. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.