Best 8 Sweet And Sour Chicken With Pineapple Recipes

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Sweet and sour chicken with pineapple is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a popular choice for Chinese takeout, but it can also be easily made at home. The key to a great sweet and sour chicken is the sauce. The sauce is typically made with a combination of sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup. It is important to get the balance of flavors just right, so that the sauce is not too sweet or too sour. The chicken is typically coated in a cornstarch batter and then fried until it is golden brown. The pineapple is added to the sauce and cooked until it is soft. The chicken and sauce are then served over rice.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, soy sauce, cornstarch, large egg, pineapple, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, white rice, scallion, sesame seed

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ lb chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup cornstarch, plus 1 tbsp, divided
1 large egg
1 pineapple
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup white onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
white rice, cooked, for serving
scallion, sliced, for garnish
sesame seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 egg. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and carefully cube the fruit in each half, leaving the outside of the pineapple intact. Scoop out the cubed pineapple and set aside.
  • Place the remaining cup of cornstarch in a separate large bowl and toss the marinated chicken pieces until liberally coated. Shake off excess.
  • Fill medium pot halfway with oil and heat until the oil reaches 350˚F (180°C).
  • Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked throughout. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
  • To make the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Sauté the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the vinegar, sugar, and ketchup, and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add the pineapple cubes and warm thorough.
  • Add the chicken to the frying pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Scoop the mixture into the hollowed out pineapple along with a scoop of rice.
  • Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 31 grams

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I combined two of my favorite recipes. Crispy fried chicken in an Asian sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by Malia Brinkley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed
¼ cup shoyu (soy sauce)
½ cup oil for frying, or as needed
½ cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup water, divided
½ cup white vinegar
½ large yellow onion, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 large green bell pepper, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and soy sauce in a glass or ceramic bowl and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Heat oil in a large wok to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While the oil is heating, whisk flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and black pepper together in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  • Fry chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 8 minutes per batch. Remove to a plate.
  • Discard any oil remaining in the wok. Return the wok to medium-high heat and add sugar, 1/2 cup water, and vinegar. Heat through, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Add onion and continue cooking for 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup water and stir until completely mixed. Add to vinegar mixture in the pan along with pineapples and bell pepper chunks. Continue cooking until sauce thickens and bell peppers are just cooked, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 648.3 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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"Pineapple and soy sauce pair nicely for marinating chicken breasts," says field editor Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York. "The meat comes out of the oven moist and tasty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Place the chicken and marinade in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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Really good, but annoying to make if you're really hungry and are not willing to watch it. Best to serve over rice.

Provided by earthsfire

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1 in cubes)
1 onion, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, undrained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 drops red food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and saute until golden brown (about 5 mins).
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until vegetables beginto soften (about 5 mins).
  • Add pineapple chunks with juice, mix well.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
  • In a bowl combine cornstarch and soy sauce.
  • Add sugar, chicken broth, vinegar, and if desired food coloring.
  • Blend throughly to remove any lumps.
  • Add to chicken in skillet and mix well.
  • Simmer until thickened.
  • Best if served over rice.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Instead of deep-frying chunks of chicken, this streamlined take on an American Chinese restaurant favorite opts for stir-frying it. Sweetness comes from pineapple chunks and juice, plus a touch of brown sugar, while rice wine vinegar delivers that pleasing sour punch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and add to pan. Brown chicken and remove to plate. Add red and green peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks, juice, sugar, vinegar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to reduce. Stir in cornstarch mixture and bring liquid to a simmer. Stir in chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

SHEET PAN SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Inspired by the flavors of our favorite Asian takeout, here's a recipe that uses canned pineapple tidbits, with the usual veggies. In order to make it sheet-pan friendly, the chicken is not breaded or fried. Add as much of the delicious sauce as you like, and if there is any left, store the sauce in the fridge in a sealed container, up to one week. It's also a great dipping sauce for Asian-style appetizers. Serve over hot steamed rice.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits in juice
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally
½ red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons avocado oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
water as needed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Drain pineapple tidbits and place juice into a 1-cup liquid measure. Place drained pineapple in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Add bell peppers, carrot, and onion to the pineapple tidbits. Pour 2 tablespoons avocado oil over top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir until coated with oil and seasoning, then spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place chicken into the same bowl, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and nestle chicken pieces on the sheet pan between the pineapple and vegetable pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup liquid. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the liquid to a small bowl and add cornstarch. Stir with a fork or whisk until smooth.
  • Pour remaining liquid into a saucepan with brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, whisking briskly. Return to a boil and allow to thicken, whisking constantly, about 1 minute.
  • Drizzle chicken, pineapple, and vegetables with sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1236.2 mg, Sugar 49 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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This quick-to-prep recipe tastes a little like sweet-and-sour chicken. It's delicious! -Francisca Mesiano, Newport News, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each), skin removed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; place pineapple over chicken. Whisk the brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, ginger and reserved juice until smooth; pour over top., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 69g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND VEGGIES



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After searching for hours trying to find a recipe that I had made, I finally gave up and am going ahead and posting mine. We like ours more sweet than sour, so if you do, too, this might be for you! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks or strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup
1/3 cup vinegar, can sub rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 ounces sugar snap pea pods, 1/2 of an 8 oz. box
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
16 -20 baby sweet corn cobs, packed in water rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and optional*

Steps:

  • Cut up chicken breasts, however many you'd like in there (about 1 pound is good), and saute in large deep skillet with oil til done. About 10 minutes depending on how you cut them.
  • Remove to a bowl and cover to keep warm and moist.
  • Drain and wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
  • Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet. Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soy sauce.
  • Over medium heat, heat til boiling and thickened stirring constantly. You'll know when the sauce is done because it will turn dark and clearish and thicken quickly.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Add chicken and water chestnuts (drained), cover and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring ocaisionally.
  • Stir in pea pods and baby corns and continue to cook 5 minutes longer, uncovered, stirring ocaisionally and gently.
  • *If you'd like, you can add a small can of mandarin oranges (DRAINED) to this at this point. But just fold them in and serve immediately. I like them in there, but they do tend to water down the sauce a bit, so be careful if adding them. BARELY fold them in and serve right away.
  • Serve all over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 74.5, Protein 16.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple chunks: Canned pineapple can be used, but fresh pineapple chunks will give your dish a more vibrant flavor and texture.
  • Make sure your chicken is cooked through: This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that they are safe to eat.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is cooked through, then remove it from the pan and set it aside.
  • Use a good quality sweet and sour sauce: This is the key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a sauce that you like. You can find many different brands and flavors of sweet and sour sauce at most grocery stores.
  • Add some vegetables: This is a great way to add some extra nutrients and flavor to your dish. Try adding some chopped bell peppers, onions, or carrots to the sauce.
  • Serve over rice: This is the traditional way to serve sweet and sour chicken, but you can also serve it over noodles or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give sweet and sour chicken a try!

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