Easy One Pot Pineapple Chicken
Quick and easy pineapple chicken recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot and just 30 minutes on stovetop. This simple weeknight meal is sweet and tangy with a subtle spicy kick.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil Preferably a combination of sesame oil and olive oil
- 1 pound Boneless chicken Cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tsp Garlic Finely minced
- 1 tsp Ginger Finely minced
- 1/2 cup Onions Cut into 1 inch squares
- 1/2 cup Green pepper Cut into 1 inch squares
- 1 cup Pineapple Fresh or canned, Cut into small 1 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce Low sodium
- 1/3 cup Chicken broth Low sodium
- 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1.5 tsp Red chili flakes For garnish
Instructions
- Add oil in a non-stick pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and saute until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, onions, green pepper, pineapples and cook for about 4 minutes until the pepper and pineapples are tender.
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cornstarch and mix everything together.
Tip: To avoid cornstarch from forming lumps, dissolve it in 2 tbsp water and then, add that into pan. - Let everything cook for a few more minutes until liquid is reduced and the sauce becomes thick.
- Sprinkle with red chili flakes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1309mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 65.8mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.6mg