Sweet and Sour Chicken Pineapple Cups
This blend of chicken, pineapple and more promises a delicious appetizer for any occasion. They are easy to make and the flavor is wonderful, showcasing the sweet pineapple perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Appetiser
- Cuisine: USA (Traditional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baby romaine lettuce, with leaves separated
- 2 chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 sliced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted cashews
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 inch piece fresh root ginger
- 3 oz (100g) fresh pineapple cut into chunks
For the sauce:
- 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 2 fl oz (50ml) dry sherry
- 2 fl oz (50ml) ketchup
- 2 fl oz (50ml) rice vinegar
- 2 fl oz (50ml) soy sauce
- 5 fl oz (125ml) chicken stock
- 1 red chili pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 fl oz (50ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix everything for the sauce, except for the cornflour together in a bowl
- Heat the oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken for 4 minutes
- Add the other ingredients and fry for 1 or 2 minutes
- Add the sauce to the chicken and cook for 5 minutes
- Stir in the cornflour and wait until the sauce has thickened
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate and spoon the mixture on to the leaves
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve
Find it online: https://victoriahaneveer.com/pineapple-appetizers/