Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

I love Chinese food — sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken and in Springfield, MO there’s the amazing cashew chicken.  Over the years, I’ve made a few dishes using our wok to whip up some healthier options too.

Recently I was rummaging through my binder of recipes and found this recipe for a popular Chinese dish. Knowing that my husband likes the sweet and sour flavor, I knew I couldn’t go wrong.

Simple Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken

With a few basic ingredients, you can pull this together in about 20 minutes or less.  So, why bother with pick-up when you can make this Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken right at home!?!

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Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Live Laugh Rowe

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Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice uncooked
• 1 can 20 oz. pineapple chunks
• 1 medium onion cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green red or yellow bell pepper (of some of each), cut into chunks
• 1 lb. chicken tenderloins cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
• 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
• Chow Mein Noodles optional

Instructions

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Drain pineapple; reserve 2 Tbs. juice.
• Dip chunks of chicken in egg and then into cornstarch.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions. Cook until vegetables are tender crisp. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
• Cook chicken in same skillet until chicken is browned and cooked through.
• Add vegetables back into skillet with sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce pineapple chunks and reserved juice. Heat through.
• Serve with hot cooked rice and chow mein noodles, optional.

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Because I enjoy adding a little crunch to my homemade Chinese dishes, you might also enjoy setting out set a bowl of chow mein noodles too.   I also set out some extra soy sauce.

Mmmm.  I’m getting hungry just thinking about this deliciousness.

This is a sweet and savory dish.  Each bite will have a burst a flavor, especially with the chunks of pineapple. Another new favorite around the Rowe house!

So, tell me, what is one of your favorite Chinese dishes? 

Check out these delicious recipes too:
Chinese Sticky Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice

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