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Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) Recipe

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A flavorful Asian-style Pineapple Chicken recipe combining tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant vegetables in a tangy homemade sauce. Perfectly pan-cooked for a quick and delicious meal served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Vegetables & Fruit

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits or chunks, drained (reserve 3/4 cup pineapple juice for sauce)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced or cut into bite-size pieces

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple, supplemented with water if needed)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine pineapple juice (top up with water if needed to reach 3/4 cup), honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Prep vegetables: Cut the red bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  3. Coat the chicken: Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Toss with garlic powder, pepper, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in two batches to avoid overcrowding, about 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil when cooking the second batch. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
  5. Sauté pineapple: If pan is dry, add about 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add pineapple chunks and let cook without stirring for about a minute to caramelize slightly.
  6. Cook vegetables: Add bell peppers and onions to the pan. Stir occasionally and cook for about 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Cook longer if desired.
  7. Combine and finish: Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir and let bubble until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Make sure to cook chicken in batches to achieve a nice sear and avoid steaming.
  • Reserve pineapple juice from the canned pineapple for a sweeter, natural sauce base.
  • You can adjust vegetable cook time to your preferred crispness.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Use fresh ginger for best flavor; ground ginger can be a substitute but use less due to its potency.

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