Pineapple Chicken
Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with sweet pineapple chunks and a tangy sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; bring to a simmer.
- Add pineapple chunks and return chicken to the skillet.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir well; cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions if desired.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce to the sauce mixture.