Irresistibly Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Bites
A delightful dish of succulent chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and luscious pineapple coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for a family dinner or quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Dietetary preferences not specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with cooked rice.
Notes
Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for best flavor. Feel free to swap out vegetables as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg