Description
A professional-grade, sweet and savory stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed in a sticky, golden sauce. This classic, Asian-inspired recipe pairs juicy pineapple chunks with high-quality protein for a balanced, flavorful meal. Designed for busy weeknights, this dish provides a restaurant-quality experience in under thirty minutes, served hot over a bed of light, fluffy jasmine rice for a perfect home-cooked dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
0.5 cup pineapple juice
0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
0.33 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch and water in a separate small dish.
Cut chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Add pineapple chunks and toss to coat and heat through.
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
Adjust the spice level by adding red pepper flakes if desired.
Use fresh pineapple rather than canned for the best textural contrast.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg