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Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken

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Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and delicious stir-fry dish that brings together tender chicken pieces, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple chunks, all enveloped in a homemade sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping for the week. In just 30 minutes, you can create a nutritious meal that delights the palate and satisfies hunger. With its eye-catching colors and delectable flavors, Pineapple Chicken is sure to become a favorite at your table.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 4

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (7–10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining oil and stir-fry the onion, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks and reserved juice. Pour in teriyaki sauce and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Serve hot over cooked rice or enjoy on its own.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg
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