Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple Recipe

Name: Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 12 ounces, weight Bag Frozen Pineapple Chuncks; 2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 3 ounces, weight Shredded Carrots; 4 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced; Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 4 cups Steamed Brown Rice, For Serving, More Or Less As Desired

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
12 ounces, weight Bag Frozen Pineapple Chuncks
2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
3 ounces, weight Shredded Carrots
4 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 cups Steamed Brown Rice, For Serving, More Or Less As Desired

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and saute the chicken until browned, about 7 minutes.
3
Reduce the heat to medium.
4
Add the garlic and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the pineapple and season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the soy sauce, honey, ginger and red pepper flakes and cook for a few minutes until the pineapple thaws.
7
Add the shredded carrots and green onions and cook for a few minutes more.
8
Serve over steamed brown rice.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple 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.

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Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple

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Variations & substitutions

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