Our family loves stir fry, and this Pineapple Chicken recipe checks so many of our boxes. It comes together in 30 minutes while still being made with simple ingredients. This fantastic chicken recipe has a delicious sauce that is neither too sweet nor too salty. Finally, the amazing flavors come together in a way that will win over even your picky eaters.
Spice Level
This recipe gets its little kick from the chili paste. It keeps in your refrigerator forever and is good in so many things, like my Sticky Chicken and Chicken Lettuce Wraps. You’ll note that it is optional, but I really think that the little bit of spice works perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple. My kids don’t like overly spicy dishes, and they loved this!
Sauté the chicken. You’ll cook it just until the outside is no longer pink, about five minutes. It will finish cooking in the sauce.Add the peppers. Sauté until tender.Make the sauce. Whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Then whisk in the corn starch.Combine all of the ingredients. Add the sauce and pineapple to the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens.
Soy Sauce: Use low sodium if you like your dishes less salty. If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free soy sauce since regular soy sauce contains gluten.Pineapple Juice: This recipe calls for canned pineapple and uses both the pineapple chunks and the juice. One 8 ounce can of diced pineapple will cover both.Brown Sugar: This adds a bit of sweetness and tones down the acidity of the pineapple. GarlicGinger: You can use fresh ginger or buy a tube and keep it in your refrigerator. See more on this below.Chili Paste: An optional ingredient, see more on this below.Corn Starch: This thickens the sauce.
Buying Ginger
This recipe calls for fresh ginger. You have two buying options. You can buy a stick of ginger root and grate it, or you can buy a tube of pre-grated ginger. The tube of ginger is generally more expensive, but it is so convenient that we often go that way. Additionally, then we don’t end up wasting a big piece of ginger root. You can find it with the produce in your grocery store.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover pineapple chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat. Always use your best discretion with leftovers.
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