Sweet and Savory Chicken with Pineapple: A Tropical Delight
This recipe combines the savory richness of chicken with the sweet tang of pineapple for a truly unforgettable dish. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and is surprisingly easy to make! This recipe is optimized for search engines, incorporating relevant keywords naturally throughout the text.
Ingredients You'll Need:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes. (Keyword: Chicken Breast)
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice) (Keyword: Pineapple)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (Keyword: Bell Pepper)
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (Keyword: Red Onion)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (Keyword: Chicken Broth)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (Keyword: Soy Sauce)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (Keyword: Brown Sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Keyword: Cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (Keyword: Rice Vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (Keyword: Ginger)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (Keyword: Garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper flakes (Optional) (Keyword: Red Pepper Flakes)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (Keyword: Vegetable Oil)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) (Keyword: Cilantro)
- Cooked rice, for serving (Keyword: Rice)
Instructions: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Marinate the Chicken (Optional but Recommended): In a bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and half of the ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator. This step adds extra flavor!
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Stir-Fry the Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
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Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
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Build the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice vinegar, remaining ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir in the drained pineapple chunks and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is coated.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sweet and savory chicken with pineapple over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
- Spice it up: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha for extra heat.
- Add some veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli florets, snow peas, or carrots.
- Make it a complete meal: Serve with steamed rice and a side of your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers are great: This dish tastes even better the next day!
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