Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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4.6
276 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
483 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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This simple pineapple chicken recipe is so quick and easy to make, and super flavorful thanks to the sweet and tangy sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- ¼ cup cashews
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water
- ½ Jalapeno pepper minced
For Serving (optional):
- sliced green onions for garnish
- Lime wedges
- cooked white rice
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Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Stir in bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes more, until tender.
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic and jalapeno. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 2 tsp water (to make a slurry). Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour sauce over the chicken, stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and cashews to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Optionally, serve over white rice and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Storage: Store pineapple chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Store pineapple chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1501mg
(63%)
Potassium
665mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
1007IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1501mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 1007IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
276 reviews
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