Pineapple Chicken
March 23, 2025
10 Minutes
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Nutritional Information
600 kcal
Calories
60g
Protein
48g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this irresistible Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry! Tender chicken legs are marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and cornstarch for a juicy, golden-brown sear, then paired with fresh pineapple soaked in salt water to enhance its natural sweetness. The secret? Stir-frying the pineapple first keeps the chicken tender, while a splash of lemon juice and rock sugar creates a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze. Quick-cooked over high heat to lock in the pineapple’s vibrant juices, this dish is a perfect balance of tropical freshness and rich umami. Easy to make yet bursting with flavor, it’s a weeknight favorite that tastes like a gourmet escape!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken legs
Secondary Ingredients
- pineapple
Sauce and Seasonings
- ginger
- lemon
- rock sugar
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the pineapple, take 500g, cut into pieces, and soak in salt water for 10 minutes;
2
Step 2
Cut the chicken legs into pieces, marinate with salt, oil, soy sauce, cooking wine, and cornstarch for 10 minutes;
3
Step 3
Heat the wok, add oil, add chicken pieces and ginger, stir-fry until lightly browned, flip to the other side and continue stir-frying until golden brown, then remove from the wok;
4
Step 4
Stir-fry the pineapple pieces;
5
Step 5
After the pineapple pieces are stir-fried, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry together; Note: Stir-frying the pineapple pieces first can prevent the chicken from becoming tough;
6
Step 6
Add lemon juice and rock sugar, stir-fry until the rock sugar is dissolved, then switch to high heat to reduce the sauce. Note: Using low heat can make the pineapple release more water, it is recommended to use medium or high heat to reduce the sauce and preserve the original juice of the pineapple, while allowing the chicken to absorb the flavor of the pineapple.
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