Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with our Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) recipe. This quick and easy dish brings together tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce that will make your taste buds dance. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s a delightful alternative to takeout that’s both budget-friendly and nutritious. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up this flavorful stir fry over rice or noodles, making it a family favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
- 2 (8-ounce) cans pineapple tidbits or chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh ginger and garlic
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic to create the sauce.
- Coat chicken pieces with garlic powder and cornstarch; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté pineapple for one minute before adding bell pepper and onion; cook until tender-crisp.
- Combine chicken back into the pan with veggies, add sauce, and simmer until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg