Best 10 Chicken With Pineapple Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable journey into the world of Chicken with Pineapple, where sweet and savory flavors dance harmoniously. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the perfect balance between juicy chicken and tropical pineapple. From quick and easy weeknight dinners to impressive party platters, these recipes cater to every occasion and skill level.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our classic Chicken with Pineapple Stir-Fry, where tender chicken and pineapple chunks are enveloped in a vibrant, flavorful sauce. Craving something with a bit more spice? The Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple recipe delivers a tantalizing blend of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors.

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with our Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple, a delightful dish that combines grilled chicken, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce for a burst of island flavors. If you're looking for a healthier option, the Baked Chicken with Pineapple and Vegetables recipe offers a nutritious and colorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

For those who enjoy the convenience of one-pot cooking, the Chicken and Pineapple Sheet Pan Dinner is an absolute must-try. Simply toss chicken, pineapple, and vegetables on a sheet pan and let the oven do the work. And for a party-pleasing appetizer, the Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with Sweet Chili Sauce are sure to be a hit, with their vibrant colors and irresistible flavors.

No matter your dietary preferences or cooking skills, this collection of Chicken with Pineapple recipes offers something for everyone. Prepare to indulge in a culinary symphony where sweet and savory flavors unite, creating dishes that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

SLOW COOKER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Easy and delicious pineapple chicken. My family loves this recipe. Great served over rice. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of your favorite ginger-carrot salad dressing for extra tang and flavor.

Provided by UndercoverWalrus

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
4 chicken thighs, trimmed
1 cup pineapple chunks
¾ cup pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Put flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken thighs in the flour to coat; tapping thighs to remove excess flour.
  • Arrange chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker crock; top with pineapple chunks.
  • Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and garlic together in a small bowl; pour over the chicken and pineapple in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1949 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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I love the sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. I serve this over rice and accompany it with green beans. This recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law many years ago.

Provided by HESSELMJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 pounds assorted chicken pieces such as breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir ketchup and brown sugar into melted butter, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Whisk cornstarch into vinegar until smooth; pour into pan. Whisk constantly and add salt, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir pineapple into sauce.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour pineapple sauce over chicken.
  • Bake until sauce is bubbling, chicken is browned, and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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This is out of an old Pillsbury cookbook called "Real Home Cooking" dated 1991...it say's that strips of chicken and chunks of pineapple bake in a sweet-sour sauce.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup ketchup
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 3/4 cup liquid
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3x1-inch strips
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • In medium saucepan, combine onion, sugar, garlic powder, ketchup, 3/4 cup reserved pineapple liquid, lemon juice and soy sauce,.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat: cover and simmer 15 minutes. stirring occasionally.
  • In plastic bag or shallow bowl, toss chicken strips with flour to coat.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Arrange cooked chicken and pineapple in 12X8-inch (2 qtr) baking dish.
  • Top with sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is hot and sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 pound) roasting chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped, juices reserved
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 to 2 cups chicken stock (optional)
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Place the chicken pieces in a heavy bottomed saucepan or casserole. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Top the chicken with the pineapple chunks, pineapple juices, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and sherry, and pour evenly over the top of the chicken. Add chicken stock, if needed, to cover the chicken pieces with liquid. (If you use canned pineapple chunks, the pineapple juice can be used instead of the chicken stock).
  • Cover loosely and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce is reduced, about 45 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
  • Transfer the chicken, fruit and vegetables to individual plates and sprinkle with the almonds. Serve over rice and pour the sauce over the top.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE



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I'm always on the lookout for low-fat recipes that are scrumptious, too, like this pineapple chicken recipe. Quick-cooking chicken breasts get wonderful, sweet flavor from pineapple, honey and teriyaki sauce. -Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken over medium heat in oil until juices run clear, 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.) , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Stir in the honey, teriyaki sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic exchanges

FRESH PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Make and share this fresh pineapple chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red onion, sliced
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
4 -6 chicken breasts

Steps:

  • in 2 tbsp oil, saute onion in skillet.
  • add pineapple, cook until softened, set aside.
  • combine rub ingredients and rub on breasts, coating well.
  • brown in oil, 3 minutes per side, until browned.
  • add pineapple mixture back to skillet.
  • cover and simmer 5 minutes,, turn breasts over and cook 5 mins more serve over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 659.2, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 21.1

CHICKEN BREAST WITH PINEAPPLE



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A wonderful chicken recipe from when we lived in Hawaii. You can serve it with white rice. It is colourful and easy to make for a weekday supper.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
4 chicken breasts, deboned
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced 1 inch thick
4 pineapple slices
1 cup red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons Tia Maria
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • When the butter is hot add the chicken breasts.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken, season to taste again and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Keep repeating this operation until the chicken breasts have been cooked for 16-20 minute depending on their size.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and place them on a serving platter.
  • Cover and place in a 150 degree F oven to keep warm.
  • Add the celery, the pineapple slices and the red pepper to your frying pan.
  • Season to taste, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then add the chicken stock and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve with the sauce and the vegetables.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of Tia Maria to the pan, flambe and pour over the chicken breasts.

STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup diced pineapple
1/2 cup roasted salted cashews, optional
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup and is the consistency of thick syrup. Set the sauce aside.
  • Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any liquid, then add the sauce to the skillet and stir until combined. Add the pineapple and cashews if using; cook, stirring, for an additional 1 minute. Serve the chicken on a bed of rice.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This pineapple chicken is such a step up from a plain chicken breast. My family thinks the glaze also tastes good over ham. -Mary Ealey, Smithfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce, garlic salt and ginger. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened. , Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple. Fresh pineapple has a brighter flavor and is more tender than canned pineapple. If you are using canned pineapple, be sure to rinse it well and drain it thoroughly before using.
  • Use a variety of bell peppers. This will add color and flavor to your dish. Some good choices include green, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for a soy sauce that is made from naturally brewed soybeans and has a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center, but it should not be overcooked, or it will become tough and dry.
  • Serve the chicken with rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This chicken with pineapple recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with pineapple, bell peppers, and soy sauce. Serve it with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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