Description
Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) is a vibrant stir-fry that combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple and colorful vegetables, enveloped in a delightful homemade sauce. This dish captures the essence of sweet and tangy flavors reminiscent of tropical paradise, making it the perfect option for busy weeknights or special occasions. Not only does it deliver restaurant-quality taste right at home, but it’s also a healthier alternative to takeout. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 medium onion (sliced or cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining reserved pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Chop veggies and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss chicken with garlic powder and pepper; coat with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until browned and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté drained pineapple chunks with red bell pepper and onion until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to skillet, pour in the sauce, and let bubble until thickened. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg