We are big pineapple lovers here! This Pineapple Chicken was an instant hit with the family — they love it almost as much as they love this Pineapple Upside Down Cake, this Pineapple Coconut Cake, or this Pineapple Smoothie 😉 Now, we’ve already made crockpot pineapple chicken, but sometimes I’m craving its sweet and savory flavors and I don’t have three hours to wait for it to cook. That’s where this stovetop Pineapple Chicken comes in. This recipe is packed with tender bites of chicken in a gooey, sweet, slightly spicy pineapple sauce—and it’s ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients needed for Pineapple Chicken:
Pineapple Sauce: we’re making up a gooey, sweet, tangy, spicy pineapple sauce with pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic and ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Cornstarch, Salt, and Black Pepper: we coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch and seasonings to help add flavor and absorb moisture. This gives the exterior that crispy texture! Chicken Breast: I use boneless and skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2-3/4″ pieces. You could also use chicken thigh, but it may take slightly longer to cook. Oil: you’ll use oil to cook the pepper and brown the chicken before adding the pineapple sauce. Red Bell Pepper: adds some color and a boost of nutrition Pineapple Chunks: I use canned pineapple chunks but you could chop up fresh pineapple and use that instead.
How to make Pineapple Chicken
Variations
Add other veggies. Feel free to cook any veggies you like along with the red bell pepper. Try broccoli, snap peas, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, you name it. Make it spicier. This dish already has a kick of heat from the red pepper flakes, but if you like an even spicier sauce, mix in a drizzle of Sriracha!
Serving suggestions
Serve this chicken and pineapple sauce over a bed of white or brown rice and with a side of your favorite veggie. I love roasted green beans or steamed broccoli!
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