Best 7 Chicken With Cherry Pineapple Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with cherry pineapple sauce is a sweet and tangy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of juicy chicken, sweet cherries, and tart pineapple creates a flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be made in one pot, making it easy to clean up. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or pineapple. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH CHERRY PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Sweet and colorful, this tender, lower-fat chicken dish is simply fantastic! The quick prep time, fresh flavors, cherries and chunks of pineapple will make it a family favorite in no time. -Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
1/4 cup dried cherries
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt and ginger. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil., Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a small bowl, combine the sauce, cherries and reserved juice; pour over chicken., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, turning chicken once. Stir in pineapple and onions; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 pound) roasting chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped, juices reserved
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 to 2 cups chicken stock (optional)
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Place the chicken pieces in a heavy bottomed saucepan or casserole. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Top the chicken with the pineapple chunks, pineapple juices, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and sherry, and pour evenly over the top of the chicken. Add chicken stock, if needed, to cover the chicken pieces with liquid. (If you use canned pineapple chunks, the pineapple juice can be used instead of the chicken stock).
  • Cover loosely and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce is reduced, about 45 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
  • Transfer the chicken, fruit and vegetables to individual plates and sprinkle with the almonds. Serve over rice and pour the sauce over the top.

PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, soy sauce, cornstarch, large egg, pineapple, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, white rice, scallion, sesame seed

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ lb chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup cornstarch, plus 1 tbsp, divided
1 large egg
1 pineapple
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup white onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
white rice, cooked, for serving
scallion, sliced, for garnish
sesame seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 egg. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and carefully cube the fruit in each half, leaving the outside of the pineapple intact. Scoop out the cubed pineapple and set aside.
  • Place the remaining cup of cornstarch in a separate large bowl and toss the marinated chicken pieces until liberally coated. Shake off excess.
  • Fill medium pot halfway with oil and heat until the oil reaches 350˚F (180°C).
  • Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked throughout. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
  • To make the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Sauté the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the vinegar, sugar, and ketchup, and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add the pineapple cubes and warm thorough.
  • Add the chicken to the frying pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Scoop the mixture into the hollowed out pineapple along with a scoop of rice.
  • Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 31 grams

PINEAPPLE CHERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Pineapple Cherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (13 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, reserve juice
1 jar maraschino cherry (3 Tablespoons cherries - chopped, reserve juice)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
diced onion
bell pepper
jalapeno pepper
mushroom
water chestnut
carrot
habanero pepper, for true fire

Steps:

  • Drain juice from pineapple, add enough maraschino juice to make 3/4 Cup of liquid Add lemon juice, blend in cornstarch to liquids.
  • In a medium saucepan add the liquid and stir in the spices.
  • Cook over medium heat, stir until thickened, add any options at this point.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the tidbits and cherries.
  • Baste over ham slices, grilled chicken or veggies.
  • Refrigerate any unused mixture.

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Provided by Natasha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cubed
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 782.9 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This pineapple chicken is such a step up from a plain chicken breast. My family thinks the glaze also tastes good over ham. -Mary Ealey, Smithfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce, garlic salt and ginger. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened. , Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE HOT SAUCE



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Enjoy crispy fried chicken with a zingy pineapple hot sauce as a tasty side dish. Brine the chicken overnight in buttermilk, then toss in a lovely smoked paprika coating

Provided by Milli Taylor

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 heaped tsp fine sea salt
500ml buttermilk
200g rice flour
100g cornflour
3½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 litre vegetable oil, for deep-frying
10g oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Quarter each chicken thigh, then tip into a large bowl. Season well with the salt, then pour over the buttermilk and give it all a good mix. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Combine the rice flour, cornflour, baking powder, paprika, garlic granules, dried oregano, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Drop in the brined chicken pieces, four at a time, tossing lightly to coat well. Gently shake off any excess, then arrange on a baking tray.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan (ensuring it is no more than two-thirds full) to 170C or until a cube of bread dropped in browns within 30 seconds. Fry the chicken in small batches for 3 mins at a time until golden and cooked through. This will help keep the oil at the right temperature and won't overcrowd the pan.
  • Remove the fried chicken pieces to a clean tea towel using tongs to drain off any excess oil, then transfer to a wire rack to ensure they stay crisp. Alternatively, put the fried chicken on a clean baking tray and keep warm and crisp in a low oven. When all the chicken pieces have been fried, drop the oregano leaves into the hot oil and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds- 1 min. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, scatter over the fried oregano and serve with the pineapple sauce (see 'goes well with', below).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 5.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a tastier dish, use fresh chicken breasts or thighs. If using frozen chicken, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • To make the sauce, use fresh cherries and pineapple. If using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the sauce.
  • To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, add it to the sauce and cook until thickened.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add a little brown sugar or honey. For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the chicken with cherry pineapple sauce over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This chicken with cherry pineapple sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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