Description
Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be served over rice or noodles, making it a versatile favorite among families. With its delightful blend of flavors and colors, Pineapple Chicken is sure to impress both kids and adults alike, while being budget-friendly and healthier than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
- 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits (drained, reserving juice)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Cornstarch
- Garlic powder
- Ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Toss chicken pieces with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in batches until browned.
- Stir-fry pineapple for about one minute; add bell pepper and onion for another three minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan with the prepared sauce; simmer until thickened.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg