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Pineapple Chicken

A delicious and easy sweet and sour pineapple chicken recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal. This stir-fry features tender chicken and chunks of pineapple in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch

Stir-fry

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 medium onion cut into chunks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into chunks
  • cooked white rice for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the onion and bell peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  • Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir the sauce mixture and pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over cooked white rice.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also add other vegetables like broccoli florets or snap peas.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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