Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with this quick and easy Pineapple Chicken recipe. Combining tender chicken breast, juicy pineapple chunks, and a tangy sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up a meal that’s not only delicious but also healthy—packed with protein and low in fat. Whether served over fluffy rice, tossed in wraps, or enjoyed as a standalone dish, this Pineapple Chicken is sure to please the whole family. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s an ideal choice for cooks looking for something flavorful yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Hot cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness and coat with flour.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Drain pineapple chunks, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Mix cornstarch with reserved juice.
- Combine honey, teriyaki sauce or soy sauce, and pepper in the skillet with remaining juices. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cooked chicken; heat through. Serve over hot rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg