Description
Pineapple Chicken is a delightful stir-fry dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and sweet pineapple, all coated in a rich teriyaki sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor that both kids and adults will love. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful meal that not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body with wholesome ingredients. Whether served over rice or enjoyed in lettuce wraps, Pineapple Chicken is a versatile dish that makes dinner time exciting.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (divided)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bite-size pieces)
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more oil and sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and broccoli until crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Serve warm over rice or as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg