Sweet and Tangy Pineapple Chicken
Juicy pineapple and tender chicken come together in this sweet and tangy recipe, perfect for quick and easy dinners!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then add to the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked chicken and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.