Best 8 Mandarin Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our Mandarin Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry. This delectable dish bursts with vibrant flavors, combining the sweet tang of pineapple, the zesty brightness of mandarin oranges, and the savory richness of tender chicken.

This stir-fry is a symphony of textures, featuring crispy chicken coated in a luscious sauce, succulent pineapple chunks, and crisp bell peppers. It's a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Accompanying this main course are two additional recipes to complete your Oriental feast. Treat your palate to our delectable Egg Rolls, filled with a savory mixture of cabbage, carrots, and ground pork, all wrapped in a crispy golden wrapper. And for a refreshing finish, our Pineapple Upside-Down Cake offers a sweet and tangy dessert that perfectly complements the savory dishes.

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Orient with our Mandarin Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry, complemented by the crispy delight of Egg Rolls and the sweet indulgence of Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. These recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Asia.

Here are our top 8 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

CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE STIR-FRY



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We love how the snappy veggies and pineapple make this stir-fry taste fresh and bright. Add brown sugar and you get a sweet-and-sour dish that's packed with flavor. -DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, mix pineapple juice, cornstarch and ginger until smooth. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and molasses., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; close bag and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan; discard cooking juices., Stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan. Add reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR FRY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed into bite-size pieces
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper diced
4 scallions, sliced, whites and greens divided
2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chile paste, plus more to taste
2 cloves garlic, pressed
One 20-ounce can diced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
1/4 cup fried onions, such as French's
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajin
Cooked brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter. When the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken, bell peppers and the whites of the scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, chile paste, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice to a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake until mixed thoroughly, then set aside.
  • Mix together the fried onions, peanuts, sesame seeds and chile-lime seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • When the chicken has cooked through, add the drained pineapple and stir to combine. Give the sauce a final shake and add it to the skillet. Allow the sauce to come to a boil and thicken, about 1 minute.
  • Serve over the rice, garnishing with the peanut mixture and reserved scallion greens.

MANDARIN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR FRY



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I decided to be creative with what I had on hand, and this is what I came up with. My fiance and I both loved it and I wanted to share.

Provided by Tina Leffelman

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless. skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
1/2 medium onion- diced
2 Tbsp minced garlic
to taste fresh red, green or yellow peppers- cut into chunks
1 - 15 oz can(s) mandarin oranges (undrained)
1 - 20 oz can(s) chunk or crushed pineapple ( undrained)
to taste worchestershire sauce
to taste soy sauce
to taste nature's seasons or salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Saute chicken in olive oil till done- Season with Nature's seasons or salt and pepper to taste
  • 2. Add Onions, peppers and garlic, and saute until onions are transparent.
  • 3. Add Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, mandarin oranges & pineapple. Mixture will be very soupy.
  • 4. Bring to a low boil and add a small amount of corn starch to thicken. Cook until rice is done, and serve

MANDARIN CHICKEN STIR FRY



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Make and share this Mandarin Chicken Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked brown rice or 4 cups white rice, hot
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/4 lb broccoli floret
1/4 lb carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 small white onion, cut into 16 wedges
1 can water chestnut, drained and quartered
1 can mandarin segment
4 teaspoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • While rice is cooking: Combine oj, soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic powder in a small bowl, blend well.
  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken and onion and stir fry for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add remaining ingredients except mandarine segments rice and cook for about 8 minutes.
  • You want veggies tender-crisp.
  • Around 6 minutes into cooking the veggies add the segments to heat through, but you dont want them broken up.
  • Plate up on top of rice and sprinkle almonds on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 939.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 280.3, Carbohydrate 151.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 40.6

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Frozen vegetables and canned pineapple make this colorful tender chicken dish so convenient without sacrificing any flavor.-Renee Endress, Galva, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add the vegetables; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in pineapple and reserved soy sauce mixture; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND PEPPERS



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Here's an easy way to get low-fat protein (in the chicken breast) and lots of vitamins (in the scallions, peppers and pineapple). Plus, the dab of fresh ginger soothes stomachs and fights inflammation and blood clots.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup reduced-salt soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweetened Asian wine)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil, preferably sesame oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
6 large green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh or frozen pepper strips
1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple in juice
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine first six ingredients; stir well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry chicken until brown and done, about 5 minutes. Remove. Add green onions, peppers and pineapple to the skillet; heat through. Pour in sauce and stir until thickened. Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve with brown rice; top with optional almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 411.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

PINEAPPLE MANDARIN CHICKEN



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Make and share this Pineapple Mandarin Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mutantstar

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces skinless chicken breasts, raw
1/2 cup pineapple, canned,light,cubed
1/3 cup mandarin orange, canned
1/8 cup chickpeas
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons almonds, slivered
garlic powder
salt and pepper
ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a non-stick saute pan.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to oil and brown.
  • Turn often.
  • Add salt, pepper, garlic to taste.
  • Add cornstarch to a little water, stir and add to chicken.
  • Sprinkle with ginger and add pineapple and mandarin oranges.
  • Stir until mixture begins to thicken and all ingredients are cooked well.
  • Place on a plate and sprinkle over the almonds.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 174.9, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 14.4, Protein 24.7

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh fruits and vegetables will give your stir-fry the best flavor and texture. If possible, buy organic produce to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Choose the Right Oil: Use a high-heat cooking oil, such as grapeseed or canola oil, for stir-frying. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and can burn easily.
  • Heat Your Wok or Pan Properly: Make sure your wok or pan is very hot before adding the oil and ingredients. This will help prevent the food from sticking and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Wok or Pan: Cook the food in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the wok or pan. Overcrowding will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will make it more difficult to stir-fry.
  • Stir-Fry in Small Batches: Cook the food in small batches to ensure that it cooks evenly. If you add too much food to the wok or pan at once, it will be difficult to stir-fry properly and the food will not cook evenly.
  • Season to Taste: Season the stir-fry with salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Be careful not to over-season the dish, as you can always add more seasoning later if needed.
  • Serve Immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that the food is hot, fresh, and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Mandarin pineapple chicken stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy sauce, makes this dish a surefire hit. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this flavorful stir-fry on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give this mandarin pineapple chicken stir-fry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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