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Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple skillet dinner with glazed chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple Skillet Dinner

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple is an easy skillet dinner featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and juicy pineapple coated in a glossy sweet and tangy sauce. It is a quick, flavorful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 390480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and vegetables
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sweet and sour sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Toppings
  • Sliced green onions, optional
  • Sesame seeds, optional
  • Chili flakes, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple juice in a small bowl, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Season the diced chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring as needed, until browned and the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C.
  3. Add the pineapple chunks and chopped bell peppers, then cook for 3–4 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened while remaining crisp.
  4. Whisk the sauce mixture again, then add it to the skillet with the chicken, pineapple, and peppers.
  5. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients with a glossy glaze.
Serving
  1. Finish the sweet and sour chicken with optional green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes before serving.
  2. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before cooking and avoid filling the skillet too much at once to help the chicken brown evenly.