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Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cubes (or canned and drained)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons water, for thickening
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow or green), cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, wedged
- 1 cup snap peas or broccoli florets
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook until crisp, around 5 to 7 minutes per side. Add the chicken one by one to the oil skillet and keep it aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir together and then bring to a simmer. Remove the broth from heat and stir in the cornflour mixture to thicken.
- Add Vegetables and Pineapple: Stir in bell pepper, onion, and pineapple to the sauce. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the veggies are fork tender but still have a crisp.
- Combine: Add the chicken back into the skillet and stir to cover everything with sauce. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until warm.
- Serve: Serve the Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken over Garlic Fried Rice or alongside our Coconut Baked Shrimp for a tropical feast.
TIPS & VARIATIONS
- Protein Swaps: Try using shrimp, tofu, or pork in place of chicken.
- Vegetables: You can also include some carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms if you like.
- Pineapple: If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well so that too much of the liquid does not get into your sauce.
- Heat it up: If you prefer spicier, stir in crushed red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha to the sauce.
- Make It Ahead: This dish is the perfect make-ahead meal you could easily reheat later. And it tastes even better the next day when all those flavours get to mix around.
- Low-Carb Substitution: Instead of traditional rice, substitute cauliflower rice to enjoy a lower carb option. This quick, easy, delicious Sweet and Sour recipe is certain to make it one of your favourite meals.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
- Calories: You will get 307k calories with this meal.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 35 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Protein: An amount of 27 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 13 g is served, which helps you to keep on diet.
- Cholesterol: 73 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
- Sodium: 871 mg of sodium is used.
- Fiber: 3 g of fibre is obtained here.
- Sugars: A 27g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken is tender chicken mixed with colourful veggies, cooked in a tangy-sweet sauce. Sweet and bitter pineapple hen can be finished very quickly. This is a healthy and delicious recipe that always makes everyone happy, perfect for weeknights or when you have people visiting your home. The tangy fruit of pineapple and bell peppers together enhances the taste and colour as well. This recipe is great served over steamed rice or noodles as a full meal that everyone will love.
