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Pineapple Chicken

Name: Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Canadian
Ingredients: 700 g boneless chicken thighs, cubed; 1 can pineapple chunks, juice reserved (398 mL); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 0.5 red onion, diced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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30 min4320 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|April 15, 2024

This Pineapple Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce with bell peppers and onions. The natural sweetness of pineapple caramelizes beautifully with soy sauce and ginger, creating a glossy, restaurant-quality glaze. Ready in 30 minutes, it is a tropical weeknight dinner the whole family loves.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Mise en Place Saves Time

“Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.”

Bring to Room Temperature

“Take chicken out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Cold chicken straight from the fridge cooks unevenly — the outside overcooks while the centre stays underdone.”

Nutrition Per Serving

320

Calories

28g

Protein

11g

Fat

26g

Carbs

Fiber2g

Sugar18g

Sodium560mg

Reviews

4.7 / 5 (378 reviews)

Rachel Y.

Oct 18, 2025

Simple ingredients, amazing results. Highly recommend.

Ashley V.

Aug 18, 2025

Simple ingredients, amazing results. Highly recommend.

Nicole T.

Aug 15, 2025

Great recipe! Even my picky kids loved it.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

10 min

Cook:

20 min

Total:

30 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Use fresh pineapple for a more intense flavour if available.
2Don't overcrowd the pan when searing — work in batches.
3Reserve some pineapple juice for adjusting sauce consistency.

Variations

Add cashews for a crunchy twist.
Use chicken breast instead of thighs.
Make it spicy with sriracha in the sauce.

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Chef Marco Deluca

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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience