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Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) Recipe

Pineapple Chicken (Asian Style) Recipe
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This Pineapple Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and vibrant Asian twist to your dinner table. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with sweet pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and onions in a sticky, tangy sauce. Serve this delicious dish over a bed of steamed rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1″ pieces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

For the Sauce:

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits or chunks (drained, reserve 3/4 cup juice)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1/2 medium onion (sliced or cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. Prep Your Veggies: Cut the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple into bite-size pieces.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch. Brown the chicken in olive oil in batches until cooked through.
  4. Cook the Veggies: Saute the pineapple, bell pepper, and onion until tender-crisp.
  5. Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan, add the sauce, and simmer until thickened. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like snow peas or carrots.
  • Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry

Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/pineapple-chicken-asian-style-recipe/