Best 7 Easy Pineapple Chicken Breast Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our delectable Pineapple Chicken Breast recipes. These easy-to-follow recipes transform ordinary chicken breasts into a symphony of flavors, combining the tangy sweetness of pineapple, the savory richness of chicken, and an array of tantalizing spices. From the classic Hawaiian dish to a Thai-inspired creation, each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved combination. Discover the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy in our Pineapple Chicken Breast recipes, guaranteed to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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This easy pineapple chicken recipe is a great family weeknight meal that is ready to serve in 30 minutes. The pineapple sauce is sweet and flavorful and it's a great alternative to a takeaway.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 c. pineapple chunks
1/4 c. cashews
½ cup pineapple juice
4 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ jalapeno (minced)
Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Lime wedges
Cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Stir in the bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes more, until tender.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic and jalapeno. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 2 tsp water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the pineapple chunks and cashews to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Optionally, serve over white rice and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 1501 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 47 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

BAKED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Ginger and crushed pineapple flavor tender juicy chicken in this main dish recipe from Marcille Meyer of Battle Creek, Nebraska. Orange marmalade and lemon juice add just a hint of refreshing citrus tang. "It's simple to put together, low in fat and tasty, too," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the broth, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon ginger; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set aside 1/4 cup pineapple (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use). In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, orange marmalade, lemon juice and remaining ginger. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken in a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with pineapple mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

PINEAPPLE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Pineapple Baked Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup drained crushed pineapple
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In ungreased 9-inch square pan, place chicken, skin side up (I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts).
  • Brush with butter.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze.
  • Pour over chicken breasts.
  • Return to oven and continue baking 30 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally until deep golden brown and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1091, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 216.1, Sodium 1225.6, Carbohydrate 125.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 120.5, Protein 62

PINEAPPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Bromelain, the group of enzymes in fresh pineapple, is excellent at breaking down the connective tissues in thick, fibrous chicken breasts. In this simple marinade, grated pineapple completely alters the texture of the breast meat, resulting in something that's akin to luscious dark meat. Briefly marinating here is important: Leave it too long and the chicken will fall apart during cooking, becoming shreddy and a little gluey. Fifteen minutes is the sweet spot. The accompanying pineapple salsa is a bright topping for the juicy morsels of aromatic chicken and rice.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch chunks)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh pineapple, including accumulated juices
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cayenne and black pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of this marinade mixture to a separate medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and cilantro. This is your salsa; toss until well mixed and set aside.
  • Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade mixture in the large bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (and no longer).
  • Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any marinade behind, in a single layer so that they don't touch and let cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and top with the reserved pineapple salsa.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple chunks add a vibrant flavor and texture to the dish. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain and rinse it thoroughly before adding it to the recipe.
  • Tenderize the chicken: To ensure that the chicken is tender and juicy, pound it thin before cooking. This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so be sure to use a combination of spices and herbs that you enjoy. The recipe provided in the article is just a suggestion; feel free to experiment with different flavors to find one that you like.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Do not overcook the chicken, as this will make it dry and tough. The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Serve with a variety of sides: Pineapple chicken breast is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, noodles, vegetables, and salads.

Conclusion:

Pineapple chicken breast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet pineapple and savory chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pineapple chicken breast turns out perfectly every time.

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