Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all coated in a sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Cook the diced chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir-fry the minced garlic, sliced onion, chopped bell pepper, and broccoli for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Incorporate the pineapple chunks and warm through for a couple of minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Combine the sauce with the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring to coat.
- Thicken the sauce by cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until it clings to the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve hot over fluffy rice or warm noodles.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep all ingredients a day in advance to save time. For a crispy texture, consider using an air fryer for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet and sour chicken, stir fry, chicken recipes, Asian cuisine, easy dinner