Best 6 Pineapple Sesame Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Pineapple Sesame Chicken, a delectable dish that harmonizes the tanginess of pineapple, the nuttiness of sesame, and the savory richness of chicken. This culinary masterpiece features tender chicken coated in a luscious sauce made from pineapple chunks, sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Served atop fragrant jasmine rice, this dish guarantees a flavor journey that will leave you craving more. Additionally, this article provides three variations to cater to diverse preferences: a vegetarian version with tofu, a sweet and sour rendition with the addition of ketchup and chili sauce, and a spicy kick with the inclusion of Sriracha. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect Pineapple Sesame Chicken recipe for your palate.

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PINEAPPLE-SESAME CHICKEN



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Make and share this Pineapple-Sesame Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
pineapple ring (optional)
parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bitesize chucks.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add chicken.
  • Saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pineapple, sesame seeds, corn syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and salt; mix well.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in reserved pineapple juice in a glass measure.
  • Add enough water to equal 2 cups; pour over chicken mixture.
  • Simmer mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Garnish with pineapple rings and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 1255.4, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 21.5, Protein 29.4

STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Sticky Pineapple Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large pineapple, peanut or vegetable oil, boneless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic paste, chicken stock, cooked rice, sesame seed

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large pineapple
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
6 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic paste
½ cup chicken stock
cooked rice, for serving
sesame seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. Using the knife tip, cut around the inside edge of the pineapple, being careful not to cut through the skin. Slice down and across the pineapple flesh, then scoop out the pineapple cubes with a spoon. Discard the core and set the flesh aside.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Fry for about 10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the cubed pineapple, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic paste and cook for a few minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and stir until evenly coated with the sauce. Serve in the empty pineapple halves, along with some rice and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 33 grams

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

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.

EASY SESAME CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Add color and taste to this easy sesame chicken with red peppers, chunky pineapples & sugar snap peas. Easy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry takes only 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Vegetable Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 large red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (1 inch)
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 green onions, cut diagonally into thin slices

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, peas, peppers and garlic; stir-fry 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Add pineapple; stir-fry 2 min. or until heated through. Stir in combined dressing and soy sauce. Remove from heat; stir in onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 15 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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple gives the dish a brighter, more vibrant flavor than canned pineapple. If you can't find fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple in a pinch, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook the chicken just until it's cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality soy sauce. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and flavorful.
  • Adjust the spice level to your taste: This dish can be made as spicy or as mild as you like. If you like spicy food, add more chili sauce or Sriracha sauce. If you prefer a milder dish, use less chili sauce or omit it altogether.

Conclusion:

Pineapple sesame chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory sesame sauce, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve this dish with rice or noodles, and you have a complete meal that is both satisfying and healthy.

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