Quick Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir-Fry
with Pineapple & Cashews
- Tree Nuts
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
If you love sweet and sour chicken, but not so much the fact that it's usually fried, this recipe is for you! Skip the takeaway version and make our super simple stir-fried take on the popular Chinese dish. The recent wet weather conditions across the East Coast have impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!
Ingredients
1 packet
basmati rice
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy)
1 sachet
chicken-style stock powder
½ tin
pineapple slices
1
carrot
1
capsicum
1
red onion
1 packet
ginger paste
1 packet
chicken tenderloins
1 packet
roasted cashews
(Contains: Tree Nuts May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy)
1 packet
sweet & sour sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk)
1 bag
coriander
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 tbs
soy sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy)
1 tsp
honey
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a medium saucepan with the boiling water. • Add basmati rice and a pinch of salt and cook, uncovered, over a high heat until tender, 12 minutes. • Drain and return to saucepan. Stir in chicken-style stock powder. Cover to keep warm.
• While rice is cooking, drain pineapple, reserving the liquid. Thinly slice carrot into rounds. Cut capsicum, red onion and pineapple slices (see ingredients) into bite-sized chunks. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat. Stir-fry the prepped veggies and pineapple until tender, 4-6 minutes. • Add ginger paste and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
TIP: Add a splash of water to help the vegetables cook faster!
• Cut chicken tenderloins into bite-sized chunks. • Return frying pan to a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through,4-6 minutes. • Stir in roasted cashews, sweet & sour sauce, the soy sauce and honey. Add a splash of reserved pineapple liquid and a splash of water, then stir to combine. Return the veggies to the pan and cook until bubbling, 1 minute. Season to taste.
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
• Divide rice between bowls. Top with sweet and sour chicken stir-fry. • Sprinkle with torn coriander to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found it tasty and fresh, while others felt it lacked the punch of traditional sweet-and-sour dishes.
- Ease of prep: Many praised how quick and easy it was to make, with some noting it was faster than takeaway.
- Suggestions: Several recommended adding extra sauce for more flavour. Some suggested using chicken thighs instead of tenderloins.
- Portions: Many found it generous and filling, with some saying it was too much for two people.
- Vegetables: Some wished for more variety, suggesting adding green vegetables like spinach or beans.
