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Pineapple Chicken Recipe

A delicious and tropical dish combining tender chicken with sweet pineapple in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Pineapple
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch mixture, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet with the chicken and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
  2. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve
  1. Add the pineapple chunks and stir gently to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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