PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Pineapple chicken. Incorporate sweet pineapples into savory stir-fried chicken to create contrasting levels of flavors. Showcasing the deliciousness of succulent chicken and juicy pineapple cooked in delectable sauce, this simple stir fry recipe makes for a statement side dish for your next dinner.
Some recipes keep surprising us. Like this extra ordinary combo of sweet pineapple and savory chicken. And a beautiful sweet and sour sauce that balances out the flavors in this dish. In short, this pineapple chicken celebrates the delicious combo of sweet and savory.
INGREDIENTS
CORNFLOUR MIXTURE:
- 2 teaspoons cornflour (cornstarch)
- 4 teaspoons water
SOY PINEAPPLE SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup juice from canned pineapple
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (garlic paste)
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 kg chicken thighs, cut into 1” cubes
- 2 bell peppers (capsicums), diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 can (425 g) canned pineapple pieces, drained
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, to garnish
- Toasted cashew nuts, to garnish
- Spring onions (scallions), to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
CORNFLOUR MIXTURE:
- In a small bowl, combine together cornflour and water. Set aside.
SOY PINEAPPLE SAUCE:
- Place pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic and cornflour mixture (slurry) in a medium saucepan.
- Place the pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until it gets a thick consistency.
- Remove from heat. Set aside.
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for about 4-5 minutes or until the chicken pieces are browned and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers (capsicums) and red onions. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Stir in soy pineapple sauce. Stir fry 3-4 minutes. Add pineapple pieces. Stir fry for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, toasted cashews and spring onions (scallions).
NOTES
– Tamari is the gluten free version of soy sauce
– Fresh or canned pineapple can be used in this recipe. Fresh pineapple may require a longer cooking time.
Cre: nishkitchen
