Pineapple Chicken Asian Style (Printable Version)
Tender chicken with sweet pineapple and savory veggies in a tangy sauce. Ready in minutes.
# Ingredients List:
→ Protein
01 -
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
→ Seasonings
02 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 -
Pepper, to taste
→ Coating
04 -
3 tablespoons cornstarch
→ Oils
05 -
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
→ Vegetables & Fruit
06 -
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
07 -
1/2 medium onion, sliced or cut into bite-size pieces
08 -
2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple tidbits or chunks, drained, reserving 3/4 cup juice
→ Sauce
09 -
3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice (or top with water if short)
10 -
3 tablespoons honey
11 -
2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 -
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
13 -
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
14 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 -
1 tablespoon cornstarch
# How to Make It:
01 -
Combine pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. If pineapple juice is insufficient, top off with water to reach 3/4 cup.
02 -
Toss chicken pieces with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 -
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in two batches to avoid overcrowding: cook each batch for 4 minutes on one side, flip, then cook 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil for the second batch as needed. Transfer chicken to a plate.
04 -
If pan is dry, add about 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add pineapple to the skillet and cook undisturbed for 1 minute.
05 -
Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet with pineapple. Stir occasionally and cook for approximately 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 -
Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir. Let the mixture simmer and thicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.