It might sound unusual but this Chinese Pineapple Chicken in Sticky Asian Sauce dish is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and salty. I’m having a pineapple moment right now. I love how well it goes in so many savory dishes, giving a huge burst of juicy sweetness whenever you bite into a chunk. I think it matches chicken perfectly, especially when it’s served in the knock-out sauce I’ve added to this dish.
A combination of hoisin, soy, garlic, ginger, and sugar, all cooked down until it becomes thick and coats the ingredients with a beautiful brown sheen. A scattering of scallions and sesame seeds really finish this dish off and give it an authentic Asian look!
To make Chinese Pineapple Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Place a large non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, giving it a stir every now and again, until fully cooked.
Stir in the pepper and pineapple and cook for 4-5 minutes until the pepper has softened.
Drop in the ginger and garlic and cook for half a minute, stirring constantly.
Mix the pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar together in a bowl and then pour over the chicken. Bring the liquid to simmering point.
In a small bowl or cup, mix the cornstarch with a spoonful of cold water until fully combined. Pour into the pan and stir in.
Bring the sauce to boil and cook until thickened, about one minute.
Remove from the heat, divide between plates and scatter the sesame seeds and scallions over the top to serve.
Become a pineapple convert with this Chicken with Pineapple in Sticky Asian Sauce recipe! I’d love to hear what you think about the addition of pineapple - does it work for you? Let me know in the comments section below!
I made this for my friends and we all loved it. Pineapple in chicken is definetely a twist but so good!
Delicioso!
Incredible flavors!
Yummy!
Wow!
I was skeptical about pineapple in savory dishes, but this recipe changed my mind. My kids loved it, and we had a fun family night making it together. The sauce was easy to make and full of flavor. It quickly became a favorite at our dinner table.
Man, this Chinese Pineapple Chicken turned out great. I made it for our Friday night dinner and my husband went back for seconds. The sweet and salty combo is just perfect. I’ve never thought pineapple could work this well with chicken before. It’s def gonna be a regular for us now.
I gotta say, this Chinese Pineapple Chicken was a hit at our family dinner. The sauce was just fab and the pineapple added a sweet twist that surprised everyone. My kids loved it, which is rare. Definitely gonna make it again soon.
Man, this Pineapple Chicken is lit! The sauce is bomb and just makes the chicken pop. Had it for my solo dinner and felt like a chef! Definitely recommend it!
Delicious sweet flavor
Delicious pineapple chicken.
Delicious! I made this for my husband's birthday dinner, and he loved it! The sweet and sour flavors are incredible, and the sauce was so easy to make! I will be making this again for sure.
Made this for my girls’ night and we all loved it. The pineapple adds this sweet kick to the chicken that just hits right. Easy peasy and super fun to make.
I made this Pineapple Chicken for my family last week, and it was a hit. The kids loved the sweetness, and my husband couldn't get enough of the sauce. It was easy to make and tasted so fresh, truely lovely.
I recently made this Chinese Pineapple Chicken for my friends and they were amazed by the flavors. The sweet pineapple really brought back memories of my family dinners. This recipe is superb and so easy to follow. I will definitely make it again.
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