Description
These Baked Pineapple Chicken Bowls combine juicy chicken chunks with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, creating a deliciously vibrant dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare, this recipe brings a taste of the tropics to your table, making it a hit with both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups diced pineapple (canned or fresh)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat it with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha (if using). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper. Stir in the cornstarch and gently toss to coat the chicken.
- Working with one piece at a time, dip the chicken chunks into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine the browned chicken and diced pineapple. Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken bowls garnished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg