Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with this Easy One Pot Pineapple Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This one-pot wonder not only minimizes cleanup but also impresses family and friends with its sweet and tangy profile, enhanced by a hint of spice. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile meal that caters to any occasion. Enjoy the simplicity without compromising on taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp Oil (Preferably a combination of sesame oil and olive oil)
- 1 pound Boneless chicken (Cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1 tsp Garlic (Finely minced)
- 1 tsp Ginger (Finely minced)
- 1/2 cup Onions (Cut into 1 inch squares)
- 1/2 cup Green pepper (Cut into 1 inch squares)
- 1 cup Pineapple (Fresh or canned, Cut into small 1 inch pieces)
- 3/4 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce (Low sodium)
- 1/3 cup Chicken broth (Low sodium)
- 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- 1.5 tsp Red chili flakes (For garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, onions, green peppers, and pineapple; cook for an additional 4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and dissolved cornstarch with water; pour into the pan.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with red chili flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg