Honey Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: Honey Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings 1/4 in thick; 1 onion, sliced; 1 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp grated ginger root (or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder); 2 clove garlic minced; 1 can 8 oz pineapple chunks, in 100% juice; 1/4 cup honey; 3 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium; 3 tbsp water; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Ancho chili powder; 2 eggs beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings 1/4 in thick
1 onion, sliced
1 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp grated ginger root (or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder)
2 clove garlic minced
1 can 8 oz pineapple chunks, in 100% juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
3 tbsp water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp Ancho chili powder
2 eggs beaten
1/4 cup milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch

1
In a small bowl stir together red pepper flakes, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, water and pineapple (juice and all).
2
Set aside.
3
In pie pan mix together flour, paprika, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne paper and Ancho chili powder.
4
In another pie pan beat the eggs until smooth and then mix in milk.
5
Slice chicken in Half so you have two thin beast fillets, then cut in half lengthwise.
6
You should have 8 chicken strips.
7
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.
8
Working with four chicken strips at a time coat in egg mixture then dredge in flour mix and fry in pan until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
9
Set aside on plate to cool.
10
Add the vegetables to the skillet, adding more oil if needed, and stir fry until tender.
11
6-7 minutes.
12
Add pineapple sauce mixture to the veggies and turn heat up to high.
13
Stirring constantly until boiling.
14
Mix a little warm water with the cornstarch to make a watery paste.
15
Mix into sauce.
16
When sauce thickens slightly remove from heat and add chicken back to skillet.
17
Toss to coat in sauce.
18
Serve over rice and enjoy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings 1/4 in thick, 1 onion, sliced, 1 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped, and more.

Yes, Honey Pineapple Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Honey Pineapple Chicken

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