Description
The Ultimate Pineapple Chicken Recipe is a vibrant, quick dish that combines juicy chicken with colorful peppers and a sweet-tangy sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir fry delights the palate with its unique flavor profile while being easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. Impress your family and friends with this delicious dish that’s not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning. Serve it over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1.5 cups boneless chicken, cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- Red bell pepper, cut into pieces
- Green bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 1 medium onion, cut into bite-size pieces
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped spring onion greens for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a cup and set aside.
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with specified seasonings for at least 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining sesame oil and stir-fry pineapple chunks, onions, and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce, mixing well to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg