Description
Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with the tropical sweetness of fresh pineapple and vibrant bell peppers. This easy-to-make recipe features a savory marinade that infuses each bite with flavor, making it perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it over rice or tossed into a fresh salad for an explosion of taste that will brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Thaw and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- Chop bell peppers and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the bell peppers and pineapple in oil until tender.
- Cook marinated chicken in the skillet until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with remaining sauce drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added heat, include red pepper flakes in the marinade. - Substitute mango for pineapple for a different tropical twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.