Description
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight featuring juicy chicken thighs, fresh pineapple, and a tangy sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell peppers until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken thighs to the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in fresh pineapple chunks and any remaining marinade; cook until bubbly for about 5 minutes.
- Allow sauce to thicken slightly while stirring occasionally. Serve hot over rice or noodles with green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg