Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet and Sticky Pineapple Chicken, a dish that promises to be a hit at any meal. This easy stir-fry features tender chicken pieces combined with juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a mouthwatering sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a family favorite. With just 15 minutes of cooking time, you can create an impressive dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to please every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1–1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 cups fresh or canned pineapple (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2/3 cup chicken broth (divided)
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Green onion (chopped for garnish)
- Chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth; add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, remaining broth, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar; pour into the pan and simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water; add to the pan while stirring continuously until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg