Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken pieces glazed in a tangy pineapple sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and brings a taste of the tropics to your table.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken thighs - 300 grams
• Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) - 200 grams
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken pieces, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and brown sugar until combined, then pour it over the chicken in the pan.
5. Add the pineapple chunks to the pan, stirring to coat everything in the sauce, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health.
• Contains pineapple, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

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