This pineapple chicken stir fry recipe can be made in 30 minutes with a sweet and tangy sauce, juicy chicken, and vibrant-colored peppers, making this dish perfect and better than restaurants.

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This is Asian style pineapple chicken recipe, better than takeout, and under 30 minutes to fix this dish.

If you are a fan of Chinese takeaway, then this is perfect for you. Easy pantry staples, chicken, and basic vegetables make this dish so fantastic, you need to serve it with rice or noodles to enjoy it to the fullest.

a closer look at the white plate with pineapple chicken

Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American,Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice ( using canned pineapple); 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (low sodium); 1 tsp Rice Vinegar; 1/4 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, minced; 1 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced; 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch; 1/2 Tbsp Water; 1.5 Cups I Inch chunks of Boneless Chicken(breast); 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch; 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil; 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 medium Onion, cut into bite size pieces; Red/ Green Bell Peppers, cut into bite size pieces; For garnish: Sesame seeds and spring onion greens

This Pineapple chicken is a simple yet delicious recipe that is so much better than takeout.

Why you will love this Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

This Asian inspired Pineapple Chicken is better than takeout, as it's ready in 30 minutes, has sweet, sticky, spicy, and sour sauce, which balances this dish perfectly.

Along with bell peppers and pineapple chunks, fried crispy chicken works wonders.

What is pineapple chicken made of?

For Chicken

Chicken - boneless skinless chicken breast meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Bell Peppers - adds vibrant colors to the dish
Pineapple - Used either fresh or canned. I have used canned( unsweetened) with juice
Sesame Seeds and Spring Onion greens - for garnish

For Sauce

Pineapple Juice - Used from the can
Brown Sugar - to balance the pineapple tartness
Soy Sauce - add the sauce with low sodium
Rice vinegar - you can use apple cider also instead
Ginger & Garlic - adds flavor to the sauce
Black Pepper and Paprika - for the spicy kick to the sauce
Cornstarch - to make the sauce thick

ingredients to make pineapple chicken stir fry

How to make pineapple chicken

Step 1: In a cup, mix all the ingredients for the sauce and set it aside.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add chicken and all the ingredients for the chicken, rub the chicken pieces well to marinate, and set this aside.

Step 3: In a skillet, add 1 Tbsp oil, and add the chicken pieces and stir fry them till the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Set this aside.

Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and fry pineapple, onion, and bell peppers till they are crisp. This should take 3 to 4 minutes
Step 5: Add chicken to the skillet, and add the sauce.
Step 6: Let the sauce simmer on medium heat till the sauce is cooked well, coating the chicken and veggies.

Step 7: Adjust salt and pepper, serve over rice or noodles.

Pro Tips

Use fresh or canned pineapple for this recipe, as desired.
Cook the sauce till it thickens so that it coats the chicken and vegetables very well.
If you prefer this dish dry, then cook until the entire sauce has dried up; otherwise, you can leave some sauce.
The use of vegetables is up to you; add any vegetables of your choice.

Substitutions & Variations

Use any vegetable of your choice. Onions and bell peppers are used because they are versatile and complement chicken recipes well. However, feel free to use any vegetable of your choice.
Instead of chicken breast, you can also use chicken thigh meat.
Instead of brown sugar, using honey is also an option, or even white cane sugar.
To increase the heat in this sauce, use red pepper flakes or even sriracha.

What to serve with pineapple chicken

I would prefer this chicken served over rice or noodles.
You can try this Shrimp Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, or just have it with plain rice.

a close up of pineapple chicken stir fry

a pan with pineapple chicken , vegetables in sauce

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The Ultimate Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Pineapple Chicken Recipe