Spicy Chicken With Pineapple Recipe

Sweet and spicy collide in this vibrant pineapple chicken recipe! A delightful blend of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and zesty spices creates a flavor explosion. Inspired by a classic can label find, this easy 30-minute dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 428.6 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Spicy Chicken With Pineapple

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Chicken With Pineapple

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How to Make Spicy Chicken With Pineapple

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, and 1 medium onion, chopped. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and onion is softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/2 of a red bell pepper, chopped. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 1 (20 ounce) can of pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Add the reserved juice, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, and 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

9g

Carbs

15g