Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken balances bright, vinegary tang with caramel notes from brown sugar, rounded out by juicy pineapple. Tender chicken mingles with crisp bell peppers, celery, and water chestnuts for a satisfying mix of textures. Serve it for a weeknight Dinner or a casual gathering when you want a classic takeout-style favorite at home.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 12-inch skillet or large saucepan over medium-low heat, blend the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar; add the flour and stir until the mixture thickens.
- 2
Stir in the bell peppers, celery, and water chestnuts. Add the cooked chicken and stir until warmed through. Stir in the pineapple chunks just before serving.
- Calories 427.7 kcal High 21%
- Protein 33.65 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 60.57 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.26 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.2 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1116.5 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 5.94 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 41.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 40.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 783.61 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 80.5 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 21.95 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Celery, and Fully Cooked Chicken Strips. Each serving provides about 427.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Celery, Fully Cooked Chicken Strips, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 427.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken healthy?
- Sara's Tangy Pineapple Sweet-and-Sour Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 427.7 calories and 33.65 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1116.5 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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