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The Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe

The Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Try the Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe for a delicious, tender, and flavorful treat!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 piece red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 pieces green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and season it with the salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through. Then add in the red bell pepper and pineapple and cook for 3-5 minutes until the pepper is tender.
  • Then in a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger and cornstarch. Whisk until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a low simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened to your preference.
  • Serve topped with the sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

This dish can be served with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
Keyword chicken recipes, Easy Chicken Dish, Hawaiian Chicken, Main Course Chicken, Pineapple Chicken, Pineapple Recipes
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