Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this quick and easy Pineapple Chicken recipe. This dish combines tender chicken breast with juicy pineapple chunks, all enveloped in a luscious sweet and savory sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve it over a bed of hot rice to soak up the flavorful sauce, making it a truly satisfying meal that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Elevate your dining experience with this tropical twist on classic chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Hot cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness and coat with flour.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat, then brown the chicken for about 3-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Drain pineapple chunks, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with reserved juice until smooth.
- In the skillet, add honey, teriyaki sauce, and pepper; stir until thickened.
- Return chicken and pineapple to the skillet; heat through and serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg