Description
This Pineapple Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken pieces in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 lb chicken thighs (or breast), cut into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coating and Stir-Fry:
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 cup pineapple slices, cut into 1” (2.5 cm) chunks
- 1 bell pepper, cut into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken, salt, and Shaoxing cooking wine in a medium-size bowl, mix well. Let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
- Coat the Chicken: When ready to cook, add cornstarch to the marinated chicken and toss to coat it completely.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chicken pieces, then transfer to a plate.
- Stir-Fry: Cook pineapples, peppers, and ginger in the skillet. Add the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Combine: Remove from heat, add the cooked chicken to the sauce, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a dash of chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Chicken Stir-Fry, Asian Chicken Recipe
