Description
Sweet & Sour Ground Chicken is a deliciously vibrant dish that combines tender ground chicken with a tangy-sweet sauce, making it perfect for both weeknight family dinners and special occasions. This quick-to-make meal features colorful bell peppers and juicy pineapple, creating a feast that’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful. With its irresistible aroma wafting through the kitchen, this dish is sure to entice everyone to gather around the table for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers, sautéing until peppers soften (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Pour over the chicken mixture.
- Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg