Gluten-Free Pineapple Chicken
Savor the irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors with this Gluten-Free Pineapple Chicken recipe! Perfectly tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, then paired with caramelized chunks of fresh pineapple. A luscious sauce made from gluten-free soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger ties everything together with an enticing balance of umami and sweetness. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 40 minutes, is naturally gluten-free and served over fluffy rice for a satisfying, family-friendly dinner. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor, this dish is a tropical-inspired delight that will transport your taste buds to paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple, diced
- 0.25 cup Gluten-free soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 cups Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix together the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the diced pineapple. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the pineapple is golden and caramelized.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the pineapple.
Stir the soy sauce mixture, then pour it over the chicken and pineapple. Stir to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet and stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top before serving.
Serve the pineapple chicken over the cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 5413 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.2 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.3 g | ||
| Protein | 200.6 g | 401% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2409 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
