4.9 from 88 votes
Pineapple Chicken
Pineapple Chicken combines bite-sized chicken breast pieces cooked with red bell pepper and pineapple chunks in a tangy, sweet sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, hoisin, and spices. The dish is finished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, delivering a balanced savory and fruity stir-fry.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
150 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and season it with the salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through. Then add in the red bell pepper and pineapple and cook for 3-5 minutes until the pepper is tender.
- Then in a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger and cornstarch. Whisk until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a low simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened to your prefer.
- Serve topped with the sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts if preferred.
- Serve the dish as is or over white rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
913mg
(38%)
Potassium
314mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
526IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 913mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.