Description
A delightful blend of savory chicken and tropical pineapple that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup of fresh or canned pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons of honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Add the chicken pieces, coating them well. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water until smooth.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add pineapple and sauce: Stir in the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until everything is heated through.
- Thicken the sauce: Keep stirring until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Season and serve: Taste, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using tofu or tempeh instead of chicken and low-sodium soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg