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When I first started eating out at Chinese restaurants with my family as a girl one of the first dishes I would select was Pineapple Chicken. That or Sweet and Sour Pork. Those dishes seemed “safe” to try.
You have to understand that I am a Kansas girl and my family ate “traditional” foods like meatloaf, steak and potatoes, or fried chicken. My mom never served us any chow mien noodles or stir-fry. That was all foreign or alien to me and my family.
Fast-forward twenty-five years, and now my family and I love Chinese/Asian food. In fact, you’ll find many of our favorite Asian Recipes on this blog. Life is all about trying and tasting new things.
This recipe is fast and easy, which makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chunks of chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion, all served up in a sweet, savory sauce over rice.
In a large saucepan, combine the reserved pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, cornstarch, chicken bouillon, and ginger. Whisk together until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
Using a cutting board and knife, prepare chicken by cutting into 1-2 inch pieces. With a second cutting board slice carrots and bell pepper. Chop onion and mince the garlic. (I have separate cutting boards for meats and vegetables. It’s a safe practice and I encourage you to do so also.)
Mix together flour, seasoning salt, and black pepper in a large plastic bag. Add in chicken and toss to coat.
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium high. Place chicken in skillet and brown on all sides. When cooked through, add prepared carrots, green pepper, onion, garlic, and pineapple chunks.
Cook for another 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Pour reserved sauce over chicken and bring to a boil. Serve over cooked rice. This recipe will serve 4-6 people.
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