Description
This Pineapple Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender chicken pieces are cooked to perfection in a luscious pineapple-infused sauce, creating a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh or canned pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2/3 cup chicken broth, divided
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Green onion, chopped for garnish
- Chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Dry and Season Chicken: Pat dry the chicken, cut into pieces, season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, add chicken, brown on all sides until cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and broth. Add to the pan.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, add to the pan, cook until thickened.
- Optional: Add sweet chili sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, serve over rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed white rice or noodles.
- Adjust the sweetness and spiciness according to your preference.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
