Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this Sticky Pineapple Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, tangy pineapple sauce, served with a hint of sesame and green onions. An easy Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine: Add chicken and pineapple chunks back to the skillet. Cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
- Try with chicken breast or add bell peppers for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
