Name: Easy Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 2-cm pieces; 1 Cup (240 ml) Fresh Pineapple Chunks (≈200g); 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil; 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tbsp (15g) Fresh Ginger, Grated; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice; 1 tsp (5 ml) Toasted Sesame Oil; 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Water; ¼ tsp (1g) Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional); Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste; 2 Tbsp (30g) Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 1 Tbsp (10g) Toasted Sesame Seeds; 1 Scallion, Thinly Sliced (Green Tops)

Description

This Easy Pineapple Chicken recipe delivers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken and juicy pineapple chunks are bathed in a vibrant sauce, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1 lb) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 2-cm pieces
1 Cup (240 ml) Fresh Pineapple Chunks (≈200g)
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tbsp (15g) Fresh Ginger, Grated
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar
2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey
1 Tbsp (15 ml) Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
1 tsp (5 ml) Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Water
¼ tsp (1g) Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
2 Tbsp (30g) Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Tbsp (10g) Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 Scallion, Thinly Sliced (Green Tops)

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in hot oil until browned.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Caramelize Pineapple: Cook pineapple until slightly caramelized.
Create Sauce: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey, juice, and sesame oil.
Simmer with Chicken: Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through.
Thicken Sauce: Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
Rest and Serve: Let rest before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh pineapple and avoid overcrowding the pan when searing the chicken. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: chicken,pineapple,easy,dinner,asian,stir-fry,weeknight,quick,tropical