Description
This Sweet & Sticky Pineapple Chicken is a flavor-packed stir fry that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a sweet-savory sauce, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Serve it over rice for a delicious, restaurant-quality meal at home!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Stir Fry:
- 2 cups fresh or canned pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
For the Sauce:
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2/3 cup chicken broth, divided
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp cold water
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce (for extra sweet & spicy flavor)
- Chili garlic sauce, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat dry the chicken with paper towels.
- Cut into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken, stirring to coat in oil.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in ¼ cup chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
3. Add the Aromatics & Sauce:
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together pineapple juice, soy sauce, remaining chicken broth, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
5. Add Pineapple & Finish:
- Stir in pineapple chunks and optional sweet chili sauce.
- Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
6. Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Extra Crunch? Add cashews or bell peppers for texture.
- Make It Spicier: Add chili flakes or Sriracha for heat.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Stir Fry
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
