Sticky Pineapple Chicken
Sticky Pineapple Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and a tangy garlic-ginger sauce that promises to impress your family and friends. This easy-to-make dish combines vibrant flavors that create a tropical escape right on your dinner plate. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, serve it over fluffy rice to soak up the irresistible sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and ginger, and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger; stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in pineapple chunks and sauce mixture; cook until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Serve over rice or noodles; garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor. Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for different variations. For added crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving.