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Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Pineapple chicken is a sweet and savory stir fry dish that combines tender chicken pieces with chunks of juicy pineapple in a tangy sauce. The sauce is made with a combination of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and various other seasonings like ginger and garlic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: asian, Chinese
Servings: 6
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 skillet or wok

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded, cored and diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper seeded, cored and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Make the sauce by whisking all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  • While the pan heats, pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and transfer the chicken to a large bowl or zip top bag.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, salt and cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer, working in batches to not crowd the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 4-6 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces with a pair of tongs and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until browned and cooked through. (Add another tablespoon of oil before the next batch if necessary.) Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the peppers and onions to the pan, adding more oil if the pan seems dry, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Stir in the pineapple and add the chicken back to the pan.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine. Cook the pineapple chicken for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

Pineapple Chicken is best served within 48 hours of making. Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated until ready to reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1369IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg