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Pineapple Chicken
4.5 from 6 votes

Pineapple Chicken

Make it a Make-Your-Own-Take-Out night with this sweet and savory Pineapple Chicken. Crispy chicken is cooked in a sweet pineapple sauce. Serve over rice for a dinner that is sure to be a hit!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and grated, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
  3. Put the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Put the eggs in a separate dish. Place the oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, dredge the chicken in the cornstarch, then dip in the egg. Add to the hot oil and brown on all sides. The chicken does not need to be cooked through, you are just browning the outsides to get a crispy exterior. Transfer the chicken to a 9x13-inch baking dish and continue with the remaining chicken.
  4. In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, pineapple preserves, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and chili garlic sauce. Pour over the top of the chicken.
  5. Bake the chicken for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Calculated nutrition assumes 50% oil absorption.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Calculated nutrition assumes 50% oil absorption.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 477mg (20%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 36g (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 477mg 20%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 36g 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.