Description
Sticky pineapple chicken is a flavorful and vibrant dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sticky sweet and sour pineapple sauce. Served over fluffy white rice with fresh edamame beans, crisp radishes, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that bring a satisfying meal to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 600g chicken thighs, diced
- 150g pineapple pieces
- 100ml pineapple juice
- 3 Tbsp low salt soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 Tbsp cornflour
To Serve
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 cup edamame beans, cooked
- 2 radishes, finely sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook chicken: Heat 1 tsp of sesame oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken thighs and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the chicken begins to brown and is partially cooked.
- Add pineapple pieces: Drain the pineapple pieces, reserving the juice. Add the pineapple pieces to the pan with the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the pineapple starts to caramelize and brown.
- Prepare and add the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, 3 Tbsp low salt soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 1 tsp crushed ginger, 1 tsp crushed garlic, and 1 Tbsp cornflour until smooth. Make a gap in the center of the frying pan and pour in the sauce mixture.
- Cook and thicken the sauce: Stir continuously while cooking so that the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and pineapple. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce is sticky and glossy.
- Assemble the dish: Serve the sticky pineapple chicken hot over 2 cups of cooked white rice. Top with 1 cup cooked edamame beans, thinly sliced radishes, sliced avocado, finely sliced spring onion, and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Notes
- The combination of sweet pineapple and savory soy and chilli sauce creates a perfect balance of flavors in this dish.
- Using low salt soy sauce reduces sodium intake without compromising taste.
- For a healthier twist, substitute white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving to maintain food safety.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 656 milligrams
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 44 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 44 grams
- Cholesterol: 192 milligrams
