Description
Sweet and tangy Pineapple Chicken with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and crisp vegetables in a glossy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits or chunks, drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth.
- Prep vegetables and cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Toss chicken with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Cook chicken in batches in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Add pineapple to the skillet and let it sear briefly.
- Stir in peppers and onions and cook until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan and add sauce.
- Cook until sauce thickens, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pineapple packed in its own juice for best balance.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg