Sweet & Sour Polynesian Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Polynesian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch dice; 3 tablespoons cooking oil (I use extra-light olive oil); 1 large carrot, sliced diagonally 1/8-inch thick; 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch dice; 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch dice; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, divided; 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, divided; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) package fresh snow peas; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained, juice reserved; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; salt; cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch dice
3 tablespoons cooking oil (I use extra-light olive oil)
1 large carrot, sliced diagonally 1/8-inch thick
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch dice
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch dice
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, divided
1 (7 1/2 ounce) package fresh snow peas
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained, juice reserved
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
salt
cooked jasmine rice, for serving

1
Mix raw cubed chicken with 1 Tbsp garlic, 1 Tbsp ginger, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce. Leave to marinate while you prep the veggies.
2
Make sauce mix: You should have about 2/3 cup pineapple juice (add chicken broth if you need to make 2/3 cup). In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, brown & white sugars, vinegar, cornstarch, and remaining soy sauce. Salt to taste and set aside.
3
Place large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When pan is hot add 2 Tbsp cooking oil and chicken (discard marinade). Brown chicken cubes, then remove from pan and keep warm. Wipe out skillet with paper towel then add remaining 1 Tbsp oil. Add carrots, onion, bell-pepper, and the remaining garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add snow peas and stir-fry for about 2 more minutes. The veggies should be crisp-tender.
4
Add pineapple chunks and sauce mix to pan. Add reserved chicken cubes. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens.
5
Serve over hot Jasmine Rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch dice, 3 tablespoons cooking oil (I use extra-light olive oil), 1 large carrot, sliced diagonally 1/8-inch thick, 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Polynesian Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet & Sour Polynesian Chicken

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