Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken is a popular sweet and savory stir-fry dish that typically features tender chicken pieces cooked with chunks of pineapple, bell peppers, and onions in a tangy sauce. The dish is widely associated with Chinese-American cuisine and is often served over steamed rice. Its signature flavor profile comes from the combination of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and sometimes vinegar or ketchup.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally a balanced source of protein from the chicken, with moderate carbohydrates from the pineapple and sauce. It provides a good amount of vitamin C from the pineapple and peppers, and a typical serving contains around 300-400 calories depending on the sauce and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	600 mg
Vitamin C	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Iron	2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pineapple Chicken is a classic example of how fruit can be used in savory cooking to create a complex flavor balance, and it showcases the culinary concept of 'agrodolce' (sweet and sour) that is popular in many cultures. Nutritionally, the bromelain enzyme in fresh pineapple can aid in digestion, though it is often reduced by cooking.