Pineapple Mandarin Chicken
Bright, zesty, and packed with tropical flavors, Pineapple Mandarin Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that feels like a culinary getaway. This recipe features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with sweet pineapple chunks, juicy mandarin oranges, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger and garlic for a savory twist. A simple cornstarch slurry creates the perfect glaze to coat every bite, making it irresistibly flavorful. Ready in under 40 minutes, this vibrant dish is beautifully finished with green onions and optional sesame seeds for added texture and color. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is refreshing. Ideal keywords: Pineapple Mandarin Chicken recipe, tropical chicken dinner, quick chicken recipes, sweet and savory chicken dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
- 1 cup (fresh or canned, drained if canned) pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (canned or fresh, drained if canned) mandarin orange segments
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon (minced) ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (sliced, for garnish) green onions
- 1 teaspoon (for garnish, optional) sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the pineapple chunks, mandarin orange segments, soy sauce, and honey to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir well, allowing the sauce to thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve the Pineapple Mandarin Chicken warm, either on its own or over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2856 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.5 g | ||
| Protein | 220.8 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*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.
