Asian-Inspired Pineapple Chicken

This is a very simple Asian dish packed with vitamin C, and is much healthier than traditional take out. The sweetness of the pineapple coupled with the savoury chicken will leave your mouth watering. This is a quick and easy way to add some variety to your chicken dishes, and is best served over brown rice for a balanced meal.

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Ingredients:

Chicken breasts, cubed 1 lb 450 g
Fresh pineapple, in large chunks 2 cups 500 mL
Onion 1 large 1 large
Bell pepper (any colour) 1 large 1 large
Corn starch 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Salt to taste to taste
Pepper to taste to taste
Sauce:
Tamari sauce 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Rice vinegar 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Honey 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Sesame oil 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Tomato paste 1 Tbsp 15 mL
Fresh ginger, grated 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Water 1/3 cup 80 mL

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, mix the corn starch, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and coat evenly on all sides.
  2. In a large skillet, with a bit of olive oil, cook the chicken pieces over medium/high heat until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the sauce together in a bowl.
  4. When the chicken is cooked, lower the heat to medium, add the onions and bell peppers, stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, just to slightly cook the vegetables.
  5. Add the pineapple, stir in the sauce, and simmer for a minute or two. Serve immediately over brown rice.

Makes 4 servings (333 g /serving). 1 serving = 4-5 diced chicken cubes + veggies