A delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, this Pineapple Chicken recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (drained if canned)
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (red or green)
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the shredded chicken and pineapple chunks, mixing well.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
You can also substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.