Description
A fun and flavorful dish blending sweet and tangy pineapple with tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color, diced)
- 1/4 cup onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil for added flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated, optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients and chopping the chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Keep your fresh pineapple ready.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs to this marinade, making sure they are well-coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet, cooking it for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Add the vegetables and pineapple: Stir in the diced bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a splash of cold water to create a slurry. Pour this into the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Before taking it off the heat, taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetness with more honey if you prefer.
- Serve: Once everything is cooked through and the sauce is thick, remove from heat and let it rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro or green onions for color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg