Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with this easy Pineapple Chicken recipe. Featuring tender stir-fried chicken, vibrant vegetables, and succulent pineapple, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce, this dish is sure to brighten any weeknight dinner. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a healthy meal that’s not only nutritious but also a hit with the entire family. Whether served over rice or enjoyed on its own, this Pineapple Chicken is versatile and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks
- Red bell pepper
- Red onion
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped red onion, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Stir well and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over rice if desired and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg