Description
Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of tropical cuisine. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and a sweet-tangy sauce that will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only budget-friendly but also packed with protein and nutrients. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cans pineapple tidbits (drained)
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
- Prep your vegetables: Cut the red bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, toss with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in batches until browned and cooked through.
- Stir-fry pineapple: Add pineapple chunks to the skillet; cook for one minute without stirring.
- Add vegetables: Stir in bell pepper and onion; cook for three minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to skillet; pour in sauce and cook until thickened (about two minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to customize by adding more vegetables like snap peas or broccoli. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.