Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? I’ve got you covered with this simple pineapple chicken recipe. It’s a quick Asian cuisine stir-fry recipe that’s not only colorful and delicious, but combines my favorite taste profile…sweet and savory. And the best part? It takes 20 minutes to prepare!

Pineapple Chicken Recipe Tips

• Serve with rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
• You can make this recipe gluten-free simply by using gluten free soy sauce.
• You can use fresh pineapple, but canned cooks faster and is juicier.
• Add red chili flakes if you want some heat.
• Feel free to add more vegetables. Carrots, snow peas, snap peas, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, and/or water chestnuts are great additions.
• If you want more crunch add some chopped peanuts or cashews.
• Garnish with cilantro or sesame seeds if you are so inclined.

Pineapple Chicken

Yields: 4 servings

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 chicken breasts), cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Sauce Ingredients:

• ¼ cup soy sauce (certified gluten free if necessary)
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:

1. Add a tablespoon of avocado oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the cubed chicken to the hot pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
2. Add broccoli, chopped red bell pepper and pineapple to the pan. Stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
3. While chicken and vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce. Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger and cornstarch to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
4. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan on medium heat. Allow the liquid to come to a simmer. Whisk and continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and vegetables. Toss to combine.
6. Serve pineapple chicken over rice if desired. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes:

• Canned pineapple may be easily swapped for fresh in this dish
• Sprinkling on some crushed red pepper will help to balance out the sweetness in this dish if you like a little spice.

Here are more of my recipes you might want to make: Savory Keto Pumpkin Soup Recipe That’s So Easy To Make and to Make The Best Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

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