Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Delicious Chicken Pineapple Recipe, ready in just 30 minutes! This vibrant dish harmoniously blends tender chicken and juicy pineapple, creating a delightful sweet and savory flavor profile that appeals to all ages. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also nutritious, making it a fantastic option for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- If necessary, add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté diced bell peppers for about 2 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until caramelized.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar before pouring it into the skillet to simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, toss everything together, and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg