Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavor with our Sticky Pineapple Chicken! This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, making it a perfect meal for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. The unique presentation of serving it in a pineapple bowl adds an eye-catching touch that will impress your guests. Quick and easy to prepare, you can have this delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes. Enjoy it served over fluffy rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- Optional: roasted, salted cashews for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce until thickened (about 1 cup).
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cubed chicken until no longer pink (about 5 minutes), draining excess liquid.
- Add the prepared sauce to the skillet with the chicken, stirring to combine. Fold in diced pineapple and optional cashews; cook for an additional minute.
- Serve sticky pineapple chicken over rice or in hollowed-out pineapple bowls for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand in soy sauce and pineapple juice. Feel free to incorporate additional vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition and color.