Description
Sweet and sticky Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that brightens up any dinner table. This easy-to-make stir fry features tender chicken pieces paired with juicy pineapple, resulting in a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Whether it’s a quick weeknight meal or a gathering with family and friends, this recipe is sure to impress. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself coming back to this vibrant dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1–1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 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
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Green onion (chopped for garnish)
- Chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by drying it with paper towels, cutting it into bite-sized pieces, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup of chicken broth, then add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, remaining chicken broth, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and simmer while stirring to combine flavors.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth; add it to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot over rice or your choice of side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg