Best 5 Sticky Pineapple Chicken Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Looking for a delectable and unique main course dish? Look no further than our step-by-step guide to creating the Sticky Pineapple Chicken using a recipe from Tasty. This flavorful and juicy chicken dish, bursting with a combination of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we walk you through the process of preparing this fantastic dish, ensuring that your chicken is perfectly cooked and coated in a delectable sticky pineapple sauce.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

STICKY CHINESE BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Sticky Chinese BBQ Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, corn flour, oil, onion, bell peppers, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, chicken stock, pineapple, water, cornflour, egg yolks, milk

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup corn flour
6 cups oil, for frying
1 onion
2 bell peppers
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
½ cup chicken stock
1 ¼ cups pineapple
¼ cup water
¼ cup cornflour, as needed
2 egg yolks
milk

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Cut into bite-size chunks.
  • Dunk each chicken piece in the egg yolk, followed by the cornflour. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a deep saucepan until it reaches 190°C (375°F).
  • Carefully fry the chicken pieces for around 5-6 minutes, until crispy, slightly golden in colour and cooked throughout.
  • Drain onto a plate covered in kitchen roll.
  • In a large saucepan over a medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the onions and peppers for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, and chicken stock. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Add in cornflour paste.
  • Mix until the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the pineapple and chicken until evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Enjoy!

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

STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



Sticky Pineapple Chicken image

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup diced pineapple
1/2 cup roasted salted cashews, optional
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup and is the consistency of thick syrup. Set the sauce aside.
  • Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any liquid, then add the sauce to the skillet and stir until combined. Add the pineapple and cashews if using; cook, stirring, for an additional 1 minute. Serve the chicken on a bed of rice.

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 @MakeItYours

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!

Tips:

  • To ensure your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use crushed pineapple instead. Just be sure to drain the excess juice before adding it to the sauce.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the sauce until it thickens.
  • Serve the sticky pineapple chicken over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This sticky pineapple chicken 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 slightly sticky. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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