Description
This 4-Ingredient Pineapple Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, offering a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful meal with just four ingredients. It’s ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner ideas.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup pineapple chunks (with juice)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, and honey. Stir well to mix and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- While the sauce is simmering, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the pineapple sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Let it cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. The chicken can be served with rice or your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch and color, add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or snap peas.
- Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- Grill the chicken for a smoky flavor instead of cooking it in a skillet.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat the chicken in a skillet or microwave, adding water or pineapple juice to loosen the sauce if necessary.
- This recipe is gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
