Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Pineapple Sticky Chicken, an exquisite dish that tantalizes taste buds and brings a burst of flavors to your table. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Savor the tender and succulent chicken, coated in a luscious glaze made from fresh pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of ginger and garlic. Alongside the main event, you'll also find an array of complementary recipes to complete your meal. From the fluffy and aromatic Jasmine Rice to the refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad, each recipe is carefully crafted to elevate the dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this comprehensive guide provides all the necessary steps and tips to ensure success in creating this mouthwatering dish.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR FRY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
PINEAPPLE STICKY CHICKEN BY NOREEN
We eat a lot of Asian style dishes in my home. I went in to the kitchen experimenting. I came up with this dish out of ingredients in my home. My family loved it. My husband had 3 pieces! It is a semi sweet yet savory dish. It is also on the lower fat side. I used boneless chicken thighs. You could also make this dish with...
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Pound chicken thighs to half the original thickness.set aside.
- 2. Mix first 10 ingredients in a sauce pan. Open can of pineapple. Place half the pineapple with juice in a food processor. Pulse until chunks are pulverized. Strain and save juice.
- 3. Stir the pulverized pineapple into to sauce in pan. Mix 1 1/2 Tb of corn starch with 1/4 c pineapple juice until smooth. Set aside.
- 4. Cook sauce on medium heat until boiling. Shut burner off. Mix in the pineapple juice corn starch mixture. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
- 5. Preheat oven to 450 degree's . Spray sheet pan with canola or vegetable oil. In a bowl whisk 1/4 cup corn starch with the 3 egg whites. Dip the chicken coating well with mixture. Place on platter.
- 6. In a large fry pan add 2 tbs canola oil or vegetable oil. Heat on high. When oil is hot. Add as many pieces of chicken that will fit. Cook until golden on both sides. Do not cook through. It will finish cooking in oven. Fry remaining chicken.
- 7. Place browned chicken on sheet pan. Spoon sauce on chicken. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Turn chicken. Brush or spread more sauce on other side. Bake another 10 minutes. Open oven and add the remaining pineapple chunks on chicken. Turn oven to broil. Broil both sides of chicken until sauce gets sticky looking. Scoop sauce that is in pan drippings and divide among chicken.
- 8. Remove from pan. Place pineapple chunks on each serving. Serve with Jasmine or white rice.
EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
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
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
STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple. If you're using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well and rinse it before using.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar or honey.
- To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry made with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water.
- Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pineapple sticky chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and crispy pineapple, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pineapple sticky chicken a try.
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