Easy Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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4.8
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Easy Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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This Easy Pineapple Chicken Recipe is the best way to enjoy a takeout favorite at home. It is made in one pan with canned pineapple chunks, cubed chicken, vegetables, and a sticky-sweet yet slightly-tangy sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb. chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 15-oz. can pineapple chunks divided
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. tamari sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt divided
- 2 bell peppers cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red onion cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
- green onions optional
- sesame seeds optional
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Instructions
- Pound chicken to 1-inch thick and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor add ¾ cup pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, ketchup, Tamari sauce, lime juice, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Blend for 20-30 seconds, or until smooth.
- Add cubed chicken and ½ cup of pineapple marinade to a large bowl or a ziplock bag. Toss until chicken is well coated. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Marinade chicken in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- While chicken is marinading, add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet over medium heat with bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until veggies are almost tender. Add ½ teaspoon salt and stir until well combined.
- Remove veggies from skillet and add marinaded chicken cubes. Cook for 6-7 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add reserved marinade, veggies, and remaining pineapple that has been finely diced to the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
- Serve Pineapple Chicken over rice or cauliflower rice with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are calculated without rice.
- You can also substitute brown sugar or regular sugar for the coconut sugar.
- To Prep Ahead: If meal prepping this delicious dinner, you will want to cut your vegetables no more than 3 days in advance. Place them in a large ziplock bag or in a storage container until ready to cook. Blend pineapple sauce and prepare chicken breasts but do not combine them until at least 2-3 hours in advance. You do not want the chicken sitting in the acidic marinade for more than a few hours otherwise it will begin to get a mealy texture.
- To Store: Place this leftover chicken dish in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- To Freeze: Simply place it in a freezer-safe container with a layer of wax paper on top. Chill until it reaches refrigerator temperature and within 24 hours transfer it to the freezer. You can freeze this chicken for up to 3 to 4 months in a freezer-safe container.
- To Reheat: Reheat the chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat, just long enough to warm it through. Keep it covered with a lid to help the dish retain heat and moisture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Potassium
750mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1945IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
86.4mg
(96%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1945IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 86.4mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
27 reviews
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