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The Ultimate Pineapple Chicken Recipe

The Ultimate Pineapple Chicken

The Ultimate Pineapple Chicken Recipe is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a tangy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1.5 cups boneless chicken breast chunks
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
  • 1 medium onion
  • Bell peppers (red/green)
  • Soy sauce (low sodium)
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by mixing pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Marinate chicken with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil for about 10 minutes.
  3. Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until cooked through; set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add sesame oil and sauté diced onions and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Combine cooked chicken with vegetables in the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce; simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles as desired.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Use fresh ginger and garlic for enhanced flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar. Feel free to add additional vegetables like snap peas or carrots for more nutrition.