Easy Pineapple Chicken

Name: Easy Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt and pepper to taste

This sweet and savory stir fry tastes just like your favorite takeout at home.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Chinese American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

Pineapple chicken is a classic meal that my family asks for all the time. It is full of juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple chunks that soak up a delicious tangy sauce.

It is truly a quick meal to put together on a busy weeknight. If you want the chicken extra crispy, you can lightly dust the pieces in cornstarch before searing them in the pan.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk the soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken pieces and season with a little salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
4
Toss in the onion and bell pepper. Stir fry for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
5
Add the pineapple chunks to the pan.
6
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
7
Serve hot over a bowl of steamed white rice.

💡 Tips

This dish is best served immediately while the sauce is glossy and the vegetables are crisp. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat it in a pan over medium heat to keep the chicken from getting soggy.

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