Super Simple Sticky Pineapple Chicken | Ready in 30 Mins!

Juicy pieces of chicken, fried up with peppers, onions and pineapple chunks in a simple, sweet and savoury stir-fry sauce.
This is my go-to recipe when I've got a hankering for a sweet and sour style dinner, but I haven't got the time to coat and fry up chicken pieces.
Everything gets added to the wok in stages so it's easy to prep as you go, without getting in a fluster.
Free printable recipe is available on our site: www.kitchensanctuary.com/stic...
Ingredients:
3 chicken breasts (approx 525g/1.1lbs altogether) chopped into bitesize chunks
2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch in USA)
pinch of salt and pepper
3 tbsp oil
435 g (15oz) can of chopped pineapple in juice
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato puree (paste in USA)
1 onion peeled and chopped into wedges
1 red bell pepper chopped into chunks
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 tsp minced ginger
To Serve:
Coriander (cilantro)
Boiled Rice
Sriracha (add some to give the dish a little kick of heat)
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breast chunks in a bowl and sprinkle on the cornflour and salt & pepper. Mix with your hands to cover the chicken in the cornflour.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add in the chicken. Cook on a high heat, moving the chicken around occasionally with a spatula, until the chicken is golden on all sides (about 5-6 minutes).
4. While the chicken is cooking, make the stir fry sauce by combining the pineapple juice from the tin of pineapple with the brown sugar, soy sauce and the tomato puree in a bowl. Mix together and put to one side.
5. Add in the onions and peppers to the wok, and fry with the chicken for 2 minutes.
6. Add the pineapple chunks, from the tinned pineapple, into the wok and cook for a further two minutes.
7. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for a further minute.
8. Add the stir fry sauce you made earlier to the wok.
9. Continue cooking on high, allowing the sauce to bubble and reduce down, whilst stirring occasionally. It should take about 5-6 minutes on a medium-high heat to reduce down and start making the chicken look darker and caramelized.
10. Once cooked, turn off the heat and serve over boiled rice. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.
Coriander (cilantro),Boiled Rice,Sriracha
Notes
Can I make it ahead?
This recipe tastes best when cooked and eaten right away. However, you can make it if it will help speed up dinner time.
Make ahead, then cool and refrigerate in a sealed container (for up to a day).Reheat by heating a tablespoon of oil in a wok, over a medium heat, then adding the pineapple chicken to the wok. Move it around the pan often, using a spatula, until piping hot throughout. It will take about 10 minutes to heat through.You may need to add a splash of water to loosen it up a little when reheating.
Can I freeze it?
I don't recommend freezing this recipe as the peppers and onions are likely to go a little soggy.
Ingredient swaps
Swap the chicken for chopped pork tenderloin pieces, or go vegetarian and swap for quorn pieces.
Add in extra vegetables - mange tout (snow peas), roughly chopped spring onion, mushrooms, asparagus and tenderstem broccoli pieces all work well and have a similar cooking time to the peppers.
Add 1 tsp chilli flakes or 1-2 chopped fresh chillies or 1-2 tsp sriracha for a spicy kick.
Add ready-cooked egg noodles at the end and cook for a further 2 minutes (until piping hot) for a pineapple chicken noodle stir fry. Saves having to cook rice to go with it!
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[@Kitchensanctuary]

My wok definatley needs a seasoning 🤦‍♂😂

[@popeyedish]

Oooh.....matron...🤣🤣🤣

[@Cool.Cat.Flannegan]

Definitely

[@yuppy178]

😂😂😂

[@rapidtightgroup]

I made this tonight for my darling wife and we were both blown away by how nice,fresh and filling it was..I made it all by myself and I’m a think bloke so no excuses folks…10/10 Nicky 🤓👍

[@roxannereynolds7829]

Great job 👏 👍

[@fabulousrobert6607]

And I’ve been craving some Asian cuisine lately. You know, that sticky chunky sweet savory morsel chicken pieces over rice or chow mien. It’s always good to have a second entree like with a stir fry vegetables, or with mushrooms. All with cornstarch sauce for that thickness it gets. Splendid 😋🍲

[@fanchongirl]

Very glad I stumbled upon this video recipe. Had all ingredients on hand and turned out delicious, tender chicken and ‘super simple’ and easy.

[@73dlb]

I’ve made something similar to this in the past. I find tinned pineapple can handle a bit more dilution, as the juice and fruit have a quite concentrated flavour (plus i like a bit more sauce on my rice). Just thicken if need be and squeeze a bit of lime if you like sweet and sour.

[@jamessimpson2674]

I had given up on KZbin recipes until I tried this. So much flavour. Will be making again! Thank you

[@TheCookingFoodie]

Looks delicious 😋 😍

[@chocolatesmyjam8480]

I’ve been making this with fresh pineapple and omfg this is mine and my husband’s new favorite meal🤤 It is AMAZING and so easy to make! The chicken marinates in the sauce so well, makes it extra tender and juicy as it cooks😍 It is so filling and doesn’t even make me bloat or disrupt my stomach! Love a healthy meal that also tastes so good🙌🏽👌🏽 10/10 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 It’s also super versatile! I like to add more chicken to mine to make it more full of protein👌🏽

[@dw3992]

Love this! Will make it for my fam adding broccoli florets. TY for a great easy & quick recipe.

[@Thisisit120]

Thank you so much for adding recipes in the drop-down box. I just don’t have time to go look around on everybody’s sites to find the recipe so I don’t watch videos that don’t post. I just found you today so I will support and subscribe.

[@ppineault]

That looks so wonderful....I haven't had pineapple chicken in decades so I can't wait to try it...thanks so much!🤗

[@SpiritLedLisa]

Omg your recipes are just the BEST! I can hardly wait to try this one ❤ thank you!

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Yay thank you.

[@mikemills5144]

I just made this tonight and it was really good! I added some broccoli and snow peas, might put some carrot spears in next time tobadd a little more colour. Excellent, thanks for posting this!

[@gm3454]

Just made...just ate...another addition to the family. Enjoyable and simple to prep and cook. Good one. 😉

[@janbrian7307]

That’s a real go for us! Looks delicious! 😋😋Thanks x

[@TheHellsHobbit]

I do not have a Wok, so going to try this in my skillet, looks amazing

[@Silverdale15]

I've just made this for my meal it was scrummy I live on my own there was no way I'd share this i ate the lot.......I winged it tbh but used muscovado brown sugar instead it was delicious the ginger being the most important ingredient I think....now I can make it often very easily Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗im new here so ill look at your other videos for a quick and easy wok session for one person it's ideal..... perfect.

[@suebradford890]

Just cooked this for the family and it went down well!! Very easy recipe too.

[@cu4wur6023]

Looks another flavoursome recipe I can’t wait to try. Recently bought your book and it’s amazing, well done you!❤

[@geraldpribula4911]

Nicky, I'll be tucking into this as soon as I spoon that deliciousness over the top of the rice😋!!! Thank you for this simple, awesome recipe my friend!!!

[@williamsshar]

Just eaten this. Delicious and added to the dinner list.

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Good morning Nicki, this chicken recipe looks so delicious, full of flavour and much colour. Served on or with a bed of rice just finishes it off beautifully. Thank you for sharing I am sure my husband will absolutely love the pineapple pieces don't know about my son. He can is so wished, can just removed them from his plate. Happy days, we are now in winter and it's chilly. Many blessings, take care.

[@Goran-Mogli]

You beat everything. Simple, short and sweet.

[@roxannereynolds7829]

This recipe looks easy and delicious. I will try this. Thanks for sharing ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@tuffty203]

I have to try that this week. It looks amazing. I thought I could even smell it lol. Another great video.

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Ha ha, I wish they'd invent smellovision 😋

[@GrahamOrm]

Made this for my wife and visitors Nicky. Clean plates all round. Thank you! Delicious.

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I’m so glad to have your new videos and recipes back in my home!

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Aaaww thank you so much, we've missed getting the recipes out.

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That is why I always always love ur recipes… they are simple n easy to make… Thanks much ✨

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Yay thank you 😋

[@pamelaquander8485]

I just finished making this, recipe! and give it a thumbs up!!!!!!!😊. but the next time I make the sauce I will add corn starch to thicken the sauce. and instead of rice I will add Raman noodles and use Korrs chicken broth. with the soy sauce and brown sugar.. this was so easy to make but I finished it off in the oven on 350 for 15 minutes. ❤

[@roxannereynolds7829]

I said I was going to try this recipe, and yes, the chicken was tender juicy, and the meal was flavorful . Yummy 😋

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh my word Nicky, that looks delicious. Going to try this one for sure. Thank you

[@xirogs]

Great recipe and video. Right to the point looks pretty yummy and creative.

[@williamsshar]

I've made this a few times now. Quick, easy and tasty dinner.

[@pamelaquander8485]

I've been looking for a good recipe for chicken and pineapples. and I saw you, 😊.I don't have some of the items, so I'm gonna use mix vegetables with the pineapple and rice. so easy and delicious yesssss ,! mam.😊

[@ellenflanagan2220]

I made it tonight and it was delicious. Added matchstick size carrots for extra veg.

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I'm very impressed with your imaginative cuisine ...please continue 🎉🎉

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I'm making this today at the rest home I wrk in as a chef! I use yr recipes alot, because they are comforting and have alot of flavor. The elderly have diminished taste buds, so you need to amp up the flavor! 🥰💐

[@martine1452]

Certainly looks very good and it will be one of the next meals 😊

[@Kentish9494]

Just made this... bloody lush. Now on meal rotation

[@mastridesterry6608]

It looks delicious …..I wish I could make it

[@villehytonen7279]

This is my favorite cooking channel. Just a quick note: when I do wok dish like this. I usually put the garlic gloves and ginger slices first so that the flavor really gets into the oil. I think I will be trying this one.

[@CountryLane-kj3fk]

Quick and easy, recipe and looks fabulous!.... Look forward to trying it as soon as I pick up some pineapple chunks!.. (btw- Welcome back!!)

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Thank you, its good to be back posting again 👍

[@dijones9217]

This has become one of my family’s favourites 😃👏

[@1Sparkyny]

Cheers from America! Love your recipes!!

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4:00 a.m. and I'm drooling 🤤

[@anaismail1162]

Thanks! This recipe looks delicious.

[@andysutton2361]

Hey folks- can't wait to try this! Looks really lovely :)

[@rickdee67]

I made your Tuscan chicken and it was amazing, I’m making THIS!

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

That's a holiday cottage recipe. Thank you.

[@symptomoftheuniverse4149]

That is simple and looks delicious.going to the store to get the ingredients.

[@olironrider8918]

Delicious Simplicity….!! A MUST try..!! 👍👍

[@gorringeman]

Def going to have a go at this - If you wanted the chicken to have a crispy coating like they do at the Chinese, would you just dip them in flour? What kind? Thanks

[@hannathompson7998]

This looks sooo good

[@ashleighcooper7572]

Looking forward to trying this! Will be subbing the chicken though as I'm veggie 😊

[@southerncooker6475]

This looks heavenly! Love this!

[@myChefDiary]

Yummy pineapple chicken ❤🎉Always nice sharing ❤😊

[@abridge4831]

This dish looks delicious but I'm wondering about the "extra sauce" mentioned around 2:46 in the video. I checked other comments to see if anyone asked the question but I don't think anyone did. That's in the finished dish. You had used up all the pineapple sauce, and you had the siracha at the time the dish is ready with the cilantro. What is the mixture in that "extra sauce". Thanks

[@TController]

It’s fantastic that (a) you are British, & (b) you sound like a MANC or at least a Northerner.

[@Kitchensanctuary]

I’m from Southport originally, so most definitely a northerner 😁

[@spiderweb4727]

Hallo Nice to See you again. Will Definately Cook this😀 Thank You

[@marymem9864]

I made this last week and it is SCRUMPTIOUS!!! I used fresh pineapple, they were bogo at the store 😂

[@rondanatan6198]

I like this recipe as it doesn’t use complicated ingredients.

[@VS97VS]

Your a wonderful cook Nicky 🙏 that looks delicious 👌

[@nigel8499]

Question please, what is the difference between this dish and sweet and sour chicken? Many thanks

[@Kitchensanctuary]

For sweet and sour, I'd normally coat and fry the chicken in cornflour, egg and seasoned flour before frying to give the chicken that signature crispy batter like coating. The sauce is similar but has more sugar, ketchup and vinegar in it too.

[@msue62]

This looks delicious. Are you bringing another book out soon?

[@drouinjohnny9036]

Just did it…..so delicious…..❤❤❤❤

[@themightypilgrim-zb3jo]

that is Saturday night sorted 🙂 thanks Nicky

[@philc8622]

Question: Are cornflour and plain flour interchangeable in recipes? I noticed that you used cornflour in this one and plain flour in the Lancashire Hotpot. Presumably both were to help thicken the sauce, but what's the difference?

[@jacquelineflores8393]

Looks yummy..I will make this for the family ...but do a vegan version for myself😊💙

[@AnthonyWabo]

Oh my God, this is amazing!

[@chrism1164]

Looks delicious!!

[@patriciaaldam1562]

Had this for tea tonight and it was delicious 😻

[@nancywhite2014]

I would definitely try this with tofu in place of chicken.

[@MontseNgomoM]

Making mine right now for tonight's dinner..

[@anthonydolio8118]

Yum. That looks great.

[@remjojic549]

Digging into this recipe right now its delicious

[@bulletproofblouse]

Making this tonight, must remember tweet it (provided it doesn't all go wrong lol)

[@susanford2388]

I think my husband would love this. Thank you

[@river8760]

Looks great!

[@river8760]

I just sent this to my Mom too, and she was thrilled with how simple it is to make. She’s 86. 😀

[@gringo3009]

Looks good!

[@HeyGuysHave121]

2:45 Sorry where did you get the extra sauce from? please tell us

[@muskokaoma7470]

That looks super yummm

[@dianewalker4633]

Yum that looks wonderful

[@shikinsaerah]

Yummy. A must try recipe with my chicken breasts in the freezer ❤

[@tobyni]

This looked too simple to be any good, but it was authentic and delicious!

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it's looking so nice and yummy Your dishes are so nice I am Your subscriber now Well done 👍👍

[@ArlenePMCM]

Can't wait to try this!

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Looks great 😊

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Love this recipe. Really missed your videos, so it's wonderful to see them back. Great job.

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Yay thank you 😋

[@susanfryer1616]

Must try thankyou

[@jd-pw8yv]

Definitely an Asian dish. There's a version of Philippine adobo with pineapple. For bulk, I add carrots.

[@stephenhendrie320]

Thanks Nicky made that tonight my family loved it 😁

[@jennifernelson3764]

Wowoooow you make it easy o cook ❤

[@matthewbanno3407]

Thank God, you’ve cooked something nice and healthy free from Cream, Cheese and Butter. Good one Nicki, keep it up please. Cheers 🥂

[@onezerozeroonethree2369]

(1) All those things you mentioned are healthy and (2) this is an eastern style recipe, so it is inappropriate to use cream. Asians generally have a milk sensitivity. That's why it doesn't appear in their cooking.

[@francesmunro9666]

Lovely Nicky I try that thank you xxx👍👍

[@zebragozt5284]

Delicious, I made it for dinner just beautiful

[@scolemans]

I tried this and it’s very nice but I didn’t have a lot of sauce left for serving 👍

[@iamkels5297]

This is a quick one to enjoy

[@angharadswansea9343]

Thank you for this gluten-free recipe. I can easily use gluten-free soy sauce.

[@TheUnflushable]

So I'm not the only one who uses old Gü pots while cooking 😂

[@Kitchensanctuary]

LOL, they're too good the throw out 😂

[@johnmarshall6975]

Recipe looks good but would never use breast always thigh. But that I suppose is personal choice. Good to see you back.