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Sticky Pineapple Black Pepper Chicken

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Sticky Pineapple Black Pepper Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, delivering a taste of the tropics right to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. With its balance of flavors and textures, you can expect smiles all around as everyone digs in!

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp onion flakes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Add pineapple: Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, onion flakes, rice vinegar with a splash of water until smooth. Pour over the chicken and pineapple mixture.
  6. Thicken & serve: Cook together for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Keywords: - For added spice, incorporate chopped fresh chilies or red pepper flakes during cooking. - This recipe can easily be adapted using tofu or shrimp instead of chicken. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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