Description
Ninja Foodi Pineapple Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender chicken with the sweetness of pineapple and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe brings tropical flavors to your table in just minutes. With its savory-sweet sauce, it pairs beautifully over rice or in wraps, making it a versatile meal option. Enjoy a delightful culinary experience that promises to satisfy both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups pineapple (tidbits or chunks)
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Sauté onions in olive oil in the Ninja Foodi until soft.
- Add chicken pieces and sauté until no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and broth; mix well.
- Fold in pineapple and bell peppers; turn off pot.
- Lock lid and pressure cook on high for 6 minutes, then release steam quickly.
- Return to sauté mode; mix cornstarch with water until smooth and add to pot.
- Stir continuously until sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand with soy sauce and ginger for at least 30 minutes. You can also customize by adding other vegetables such as snap peas or carrots for extra crunch.