Description
This Pineapple Chicken Recipe is a quick sweet and savory tropical dinner made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and a glossy soy-based sauce ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh ginger, optional
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cube chicken into even pieces and pat dry.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir until thickened.
- Add pineapple chunks and toss gently.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and rest briefly.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning and always drain pineapple well to prevent watery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Hawaiian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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