Description
This Sticky Pineapple Chicken recipe combines the sweet tang of pineapple with savory chicken in a glossy sauce that’s perfect served over rice or noodles. Quick and easy to make, it’s a delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add Flavor: Sauté garlic and ginger, then add pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry, cook until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute chicken breasts or use canned pineapple in 100% juice.
- Add a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
