Pineapple Chicken
Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant dish that harmoniously blends tender chicken with juicy pineapple in a flavorful sauce, evoking a tropical paradise right at your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering an explosion of sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress both family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice the bell pepper, mince the garlic, and cut pineapple into chunks.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add pineapple and peppers: Stir in pineapple chunks and bell pepper slices, then pour the sauce over everything.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Plate the dish and drizzle with remaining sauce; serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg