Description
Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful twist to your weeknight meals. With tender stir-fried chicken, colorful vegetables, and sweet pineapple all coated in a tangy teriyaki sauce, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. In just 30 minutes, you can create a wholesome meal that the whole family will love. Serve it over rice to soak up the delicious sauce or enjoy it in lettuce wraps for a lighter option. This adaptable dish allows you to customize the vegetables to suit your taste, making it a go-to favorite for busy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Stir continuously until sauce thickens slightly (1-2 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Customize vegetables based on preference. Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for added depth of flavor.