Pineapple Sesame Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Pineapple Sesame Chicken, a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to a tropical paradise. This quick and easy recipe features tender, golden-crisp chicken pieces coated in a luscious glaze of honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, with juicy pineapple chunks adding a burst of sweetness. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of rice vinegar, this dish delivers a perfect balance of umami and zest. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a pop of texture and flavor, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate tasty and time-saving dinner recipe your whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for sauce slurry)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
Instructions
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and ground black pepper.
In a shallow bowl, coat the chicken pieces evenly with 1/2 cup of cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch for the sauce slurry with an equal amount of water until smooth.
Gradually whisk the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Add the pineapple chunks to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss evenly to coat in the sauce.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.
Serve immediately with steamed white rice or your favorite noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 39.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 5019 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.3 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1887 mg | 40% | |
*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.
