Description
Sweet & Sour Ground Chicken is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines the juicy flavors of ground chicken with colorful bell peppers and sweet pineapple in a glossy sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, delivering delightful flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and clean up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and pineapple chunks, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until vibrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg