Description
An easy pineapple chicken recipe made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice and drained
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and mince the garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Pour sauce over chicken and stir to combine.
- Add pineapple chunks and simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Drain pineapple well to avoid excess liquid. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pineapple chicken recipe, pineapple chicken, sweet and sour pineapple chicken, tropical chicken dish