Best 8 Pineapple Sesame Chicken Recipes

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Pineapple sesame chicken is a tantalizing dish that blends the flavors of sweet pineapple, savory sesame, and tender chicken. With its crispy coating and delectable sauce, this dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, pineapple sesame chicken is an excellent choice.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Sticky Pineapple Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large pineapple, peanut or vegetable oil, boneless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic paste, chicken stock, cooked rice, sesame seed

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large pineapple
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
6 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic paste
½ cup chicken stock
cooked rice, for serving
sesame seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. Using the knife tip, cut around the inside edge of the pineapple, being careful not to cut through the skin. Slice down and across the pineapple flesh, then scoop out the pineapple cubes with a spoon. Discard the core and set the flesh aside.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Fry for about 10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the cubed pineapple, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic paste and cook for a few minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and stir until evenly coated with the sauce. Serve in the empty pineapple halves, along with some rice and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 33 grams

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



Easy Pineapple Chicken image

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



Chicken with Pineapple image

I'm always on the lookout for low-fat recipes that are scrumptious, too, like this pineapple chicken recipe. Quick-cooking chicken breasts get wonderful, sweet flavor from pineapple, honey and teriyaki sauce. -Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken over medium heat in oil until juices run clear, 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.) , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Stir in the honey, teriyaki sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic exchanges

PINEAPPLE-SESAME CHICKEN



Pineapple-Sesame Chicken image

Make and share this Pineapple-Sesame Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
pineapple ring (optional)
parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bitesize chucks.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add chicken.
  • Saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pineapple, sesame seeds, corn syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and salt; mix well.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in reserved pineapple juice in a glass measure.
  • Add enough water to equal 2 cups; pour over chicken mixture.
  • Simmer mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Garnish with pineapple rings and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 1255.4, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 21.5, Protein 29.4

PINEAPPLE SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

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 CHICKEN



Pineapple Chicken image

This is out of an old Pillsbury cookbook called "Real Home Cooking" dated 1991...it say's that strips of chicken and chunks of pineapple bake in a sweet-sour sauce.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup ketchup
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 3/4 cup liquid
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3x1-inch strips
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • In medium saucepan, combine onion, sugar, garlic powder, ketchup, 3/4 cup reserved pineapple liquid, lemon juice and soy sauce,.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat: cover and simmer 15 minutes. stirring occasionally.
  • In plastic bag or shallow bowl, toss chicken strips with flour to coat.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Arrange cooked chicken and pineapple in 12X8-inch (2 qtr) baking dish.
  • Top with sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is hot and sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE STIR-FRY



Chicken and Pineapple Stir-Fry image

We love how the snappy veggies and pineapple make this stir-fry taste fresh and bright. Add brown sugar and you get a sweet-and-sour dish that's packed with flavor. -DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, mix pineapple juice, cornstarch and ginger until smooth. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and molasses., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; close bag and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan; discard cooking juices., Stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan. Add reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY SESAME CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Easy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry image

Add color and taste to this easy sesame chicken with red peppers, chunky pineapples & sugar snap peas. Easy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry takes only 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Vegetable Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 large red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (1 inch)
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 green onions, cut diagonally into thin slices

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, peas, peppers and garlic; stir-fry 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Add pineapple; stir-fry 2 min. or until heated through. Stir in combined dressing and soy sauce. Remove from heat; stir in onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 15 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken strips or nuggets.
  • If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use canned pineapple tidbits.
  • To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the chicken over rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Pineapple sesame chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory sesame, and tangy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner, give pineapple sesame chicken a try.

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