Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry

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This sweet and sour chicken stir-fry is a version of the Asian-style favorite that includes carrots, bell pepper, garlic, and pineapple. The requisite soy sauce and vinegar add the sour to the sweet, and voila! Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Submitted by VINEYIS
Updated on May 6, 2024
Sweet and sour chicken with pineapple and peppers over rice
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

  • 1 cup carrot strips

  • ½ cup sliced green bell pepper

  • ½ cup sliced red bell pepper

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until browned. Add carrot, bell peppers, and garlic; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Mix together soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined, then pour into the skillet. Stir in pineapple with juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger. Bring to a full boil and cook until sauce is thickened.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
9g Fat
20g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 603mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 394mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.