Spicy Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, cut into crescents; salt, to taste; freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 lb sugar snap pea, trimmed; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, cut into crescents
salt, to taste
freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 lb sugar snap pea, trimmed
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Heat 1/2 of oil in large skillet over medium high heat; add onions.
2
Stir fry until onions start to brown.
3
Remove to plate and cover.
4
Add remaining oil to skillet.
5
Salt and pepper chicken.
6
Place chicken in skillet and brown well on all sides.
7
Strain 1/4 cup syrup from pineapples and set aside.
8
Pour remaining syrup into skillet with chicken, reserving pineapples for later.
9
Add vinegar, garlic chili pepper sauce and fish sauce to skillet.
10
Mix sauce together and bring to a boil.
11
Turn down to a simmer and cook chicken through (turning chicken once or twice to coat with sauce).
12
Remove chicken to plate with onions and re-cover.
13
Turn heat to high and add peas and pineapple chunks.
14
Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
15
Mix cornstarch into reserved pineapple syrup until smooth.
16
Add to skillet and bring to a boil.
17
Add chicken and onions with accumulated juices back to skillet.
18
Cook until sauce turns translucent and all ingredients are combined.
19
Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles or rice almondine.
20
Enjoy!

572

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Calories

Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, 1 medium onion, cut into crescents, salt, to taste, freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy Pineapple Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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