pineapple chicken
pineapple chicken over rice for an easy dinner that everyone will love!Pineapple Chicken made in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Equipment
- large pan
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper seeded. cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to the pan.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the red bell pepper and pineapple to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- In a small bowl, whisk together, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar.
- Add the sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix the corn starch with 1 tablespoon of cold water; stir until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 951mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1047IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg