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Easy Pineapple Chicken Recipe ππ
Description: Dive into the flavors of this Easy Pineapple Chicken recipe, bringing together the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken in a delightful blend of Cantonese and Hawaiian cuisines. This recipe is perfect for a quick family dinner or a flavorful weeknight meal.
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Chicken Breast, Chicken, Poultry, Rice, Fruit, Meat, Cantonese, Hawaiian, Chinese, Asian, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Ginger |
1 | Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast |
1 | Pineapple Chunks in Juice |
1 | Fat-Free Chicken Broth |
1/2 | Light Brown Sugar |
2 | Worcestershire Sauce |
2 | Mild Chili Powder |
1/2 | Clove |
1/8 | Cherry Tomatoes |
1 | Green Onions |
3 | Cornstarch |
1 | Water |
– | Cooked Rice |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 300.5
- Fat Content: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 65.8mg
- Sodium Content: 297.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 41.5g
- Fiber Content: 6.4g
- Sugar Content: 29.6g
- Protein Content: 29.1g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Peel and finely grate ginger.
- Cut boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain pineapple chunks, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
- Chop green onions and halve cherry tomatoes.
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Marinate Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix together grated ginger, vinegar, and chicken pieces until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine reserved pineapple juice, fat-free chicken broth, light brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mild chili powder, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.
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Cook Chicken:
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
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Thicken Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Add pineapple chunks, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, and the cornstarch mixture to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, which should take around 2 minutes.
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Serve:
- Serve the Easy Pineapple Chicken hot, accompanied by cooked rice if desired, allowing everyone to enjoy the delightful flavors of this fusion dish.