5 from 24 votes
Sticky Pineapple Chicken
Sticky Pineapple Chicken features tender bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a thick, sweet, and tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, and ginger. The sauce thickens to a sticky glaze that clings to the chicken, which is then combined with fresh pineapple slices for bursts of fruity texture. This dish balances savory and sweet elements and is suitable for serving with rice or other sides.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
372 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)1
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger or 1/4 teaspoon Dried Ginger, fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple sliced, fresh
Optional: fresh cilantro, almonds, cashews)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, make the sticky pineapple sauce. Add the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, cornstarch, and ginger to a pot and let cook and thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Once the chicken has cooked through, add the sauce to the chicken and toss to coat. Fold in fresh pineapple slices. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and cashews, if using.
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Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-size pieces for consistent cooking.
- Sweet chili sauce adds a sweet and mildly spicy flavor; choose a brand to suit your taste or availability.
- Serve this dish with coconut rice to complement the sticky pineapple sauce.
- Optional garnishes include fresh cilantro and nuts like cashews or almonds for added texture.
- Use pineapple juice from a can or carton; fresh juice is fine if available.
- Tamari sauce can be substituted for soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1465mg
(61%)
Potassium
837mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1465mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 837mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.