Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6 tbsp

red wine vinegar

20 unit

pineapple chunks in juice

drained, juice reserved

6 tbsp

pineapple juice

reserved

6 tbsp

sugar

3 tbsp

ketchup

1 tbsp

cornstarch

3 tbsp

vegetable oil

4 unit

chicken breasts

boneless, skinless

1 lb

salad bar vegetables

cut into bite size pieces

3 unit

garlic

minced

1 tbsp

ginger

grated fresh

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk together red wine vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke slightly.

Step 3
~3 min

Add half of the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it is no longer pink inside, approximately 3 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Repeat the process with an additional 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the remaining chicken.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the remaining oil to the now-empty skillet, followed by the salad bar vegetables. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Introduce the pineapple chunks, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook until the garlic and ginger become fragrant, approximately 1 minute.

Step 7
~3 min

Pour the vinegar mixture and the cooked chicken, along with any accumulated juices, into the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens, around 2 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Serve the sweet and sour stir-fried chicken immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to your taste preference.

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over white rice or brown rice.

Serve with steamed broccoli or snow peas.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China (Americanized)

Cultural Significance

A popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal
Quick Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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