Pineapple Ginger Chicken

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This sweet-and-savory dish features tender chicken tossed in a tangy pineapple and ginger sauce. Combining pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, and a hint of chili creates a perfect balance of flavors. Quick and easy to make, it’s a great choice for a delicious weeknight dinner served over rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Keyword chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 282kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz frozen breaded chicken bites like the Bare or Kirkland brand
1 tsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1-2 tsp freshly grated ginger
⅓ cup + 1 ½ Tbsp pineapple preserves
¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp Asian chili sauce
½ cup canned pineapple chunks drained
cooked rice for serving

Instructions

Bake chicken bites according to package directions.
While the chicken is baking, heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the pineapple preserves, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and chili sauce and whisk to combine. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens (approximately 3 minutes).
In a large bowl, toss the pineapple chunks and baked chicken with sauce using a spatula until evenly coated. Serve with rice.

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