Description
Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) is a vibrant and flavorful stir fry that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes, making it an excellent choice for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This dish features tender chicken combined with juicy pineapple and colorful vegetables, all coated in a delightful sauce that elevates its taste without the guilt of takeout. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe allows you to enjoy the satisfaction of homemade cooking with minimal effort. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits or chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, toss with garlic powder and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in batches until browned.
- Sauté vegetables and drained pineapple for about 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine chicken back into the skillet with vegetables and pour in the sauce; let bubble until thickened.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg