Name: Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ½ cup low sodium soy sauce; ½ cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple); 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (divided); 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces); Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 small red onion (chopped into 1-inch pieces); 1 red bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces); 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bite-size pieces); 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice (reserve the juice for the sauce); Cooked rice (optional, for serving); Chopped green onions (optional, for serving)

Description

Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with fresh vegetables and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy stir-fry comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect option for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. The bright colors and delicious flavors are sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delightful sauce, or get creative by presenting it in crisp lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

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½ cup low sodium soy sauce
½ cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (divided)
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 small red onion (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
1 red bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
4 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bite-size pieces)
20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in 100% juice (reserve the juice for the sauce)
Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Chopped green onions (optional, for serving)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce ingredients: soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through (7–10 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
In the same skillet, add remaining oil; sauté red onion, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks. Pour in the teriyaki sauce, stirring until thickened (1–2 minutes). Remove from heat.
Serve over rice or quinoa as desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your vegetables based on what you have available. For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This dish can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.