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Pineapple Chicken

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry in Minutes

A delicious Pineapple Chicken stir-fry that combines tender chicken and juicy pineapple for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger or ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits/chunks
  • 1 piece red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ piece onion sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • Bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pineapple Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, season with garlic powder and pepper, and coat with cornstarch.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute to caramelize.
  5. Add chopped red bell pepper and sliced onion, stir-fry for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Combine cooked chicken with sautéed vegetables and pour in the sauce, cooking until bubbling.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnishing with scallions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe allows for ingredient substitutions to fit your taste preferences or what you have available.

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