Pineapple Chicken
Get ready to savor the perfect blend of sweet and savory with Pineapple Chicken, a vibrant and flavorful dish that's bursting with tropical flair! Tender, juicy chicken is paired with colorful bell peppers, onions, and sweet pineapple chunks, all coated in a luscious, tangy glaze made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic. This one-pan recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Serve it over steamed rice for the ultimate comfort meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of sweet-and-sour dishes, “Pineapple Chicken recipe” is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
In a large pan, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced green and red bell peppers, and sliced onion to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar. Whisk together until well-mixed.
Return the chicken to the pan, then add the pineapple chunks. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Adjust seasoning if needed and let the dish simmer for a couple more minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve the pineapple chicken hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3837 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.2 g | ||
| Protein | 150.6 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2199 mg | 47% | |
*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.
