Description
Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) is a vibrant, flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory elements, making it a fantastic option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This quick stir fry features tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables, ensuring a delicious meal that’s easy to whip up in just 35 minutes. With its budget-friendly ingredients and customizable nature, this recipe is ideal for families looking to enjoy a healthier take on takeout without compromising on taste. Serve this delightful dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits or chunks (drained but reserve 3/4 cup juice for the sauce)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 medium onion (sliced or cut into bite-size pieces)
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- Chop the red bell pepper and slice the onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and toss with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of the chicken until browned (about 4 minutes per side), then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Add reserved pineapple chunks to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute before adding bell pepper and onion. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and cook until thickened (about 1-2 minutes). Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg