Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pineapple Chicken, a vibrant stir-fry dish that combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a tangy homemade teriyaki sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering both nutrition and satisfaction. With its quick prep time and family-friendly appeal, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or enjoy it as a light meal on its own. Whip up this easy-to-make Pineapple Chicken tonight and experience a burst of tropical goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bite-size pieces)
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice (reserve the juice for the sauce)
- Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks. Pour the teriyaki sauce over everything and stir until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Serve over rice or quinoa if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like snap peas or carrots. For extra sweetness or acidity in the sauce, adjust honey or vinegar to taste. Use fresh pineapple for an added flavor boost.