Sweet and Sour Skillet Dinner
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Sweet and Sour Skillet Dinner, a one-pan masterpiece that combines tender, bite-sized chicken, crisp bell peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks in a tangy homemade sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this flavorful recipe features the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with bold ingredients like ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar creating a sauce that clings to every bite. Perfect for serving over steamed rice or noodles, this colorful dish is a family-friendly favorite that’s both quick to prepare and packed with restaurant-quality flavor. Ideal for busy evenings, this sweet and sour chicken skillet hits all the right notes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 0.33 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Trim and cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Toss in the diced red and green bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 4
Stir in the pineapple chunks and return the chicken to the skillet.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce.
Step 6
Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken, peppers, and pineapple. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 7
Lower the heat and let the dish cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1530.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1518.9 |
| Total Fat 43.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 385.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4218.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 130.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 101.2g | |
| Protein 148.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 189.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2430.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories