5-Ingredient Pineapple Chicken
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This simple recipe features tender chicken cooked with sweet and tangy pineapple, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Author: Hank
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple chunks with their juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Pour the chicken and pineapple mixture into the hot skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg