Description
Ninja Foodi pineapple chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and crunchy bell peppers in a delightful fusion of tastes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this quick recipe cooks in just 6 minutes under pressure. Enjoy the ease of preparation and cleanup while tantalizing your taste buds with this sweet-savory combination. Serve it over rice, in wraps, or alongside grilled vegetables for versatile meal options. With fresh ingredients and simple steps, you’ll find yourself making this dish a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (chunked)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups pineapple (tidbits or chunks)
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1.25 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Set the Ninja Foodi to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
- Sauté diced onions until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and chicken broth; mix well.
- Fold in pineapple and bell pepper.
- Secure lid and pressure cook on high for 6 minutes; perform quick release.
- Return to sauté mode; whisk cornstarch with water and add to thicken sauce.
- Serve over rice or your preferred side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying the brown sugar amount. Feel free to experiment with spices for a customized kick.