Description
A delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors featuring chicken and pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
- Add the diced pineapple and cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Serve the pineapple chicken over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the skillet.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg