Description
Savor the tropical delight of Ninja Foodi Pineapple Chicken, a quick and flavorful dish that marries tender chicken with sweet pineapple and vibrant peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pot wonder ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum taste. In just 6 minutes of pressure cooking, youβll have a satisfying meal thatβs sure to please the whole family. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or in tacos for a fun twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken (boneless skinless breasts, bite-sized)
- 1 bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 cup onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp ginger (powdered)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups pineapple (tidbits or chunks)
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the Ninja Foodi on sautΓ© mode. Add diced onion and sautΓ© until soft.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, and salt; mix well.
- Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Add pineapple and bell pepper; mix gently before shutting off sautΓ© mode.
- Secure the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of steam and remove the lid.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir into the pot on sautΓ© mode until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly; consider using fresh pineapple for added sweetness. Adjust spice levels by modifying red pepper flakes according to taste preferences. Serve immediately for best texture; reheating may alter consistency.