Lemon Pineapple Chicken Peking Style

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 10
Tangy and flavorful Lemon Pineapple Chicken Peking Style recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 garlic clove , crushed
16 ounces chicken breasts , boneless skinless
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup pineapple chunk
1/2 cup carrot , grated
1 bell pepper , cut into 1-1/2 inch squares
3 scallions , diced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup lettuce , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
270
Sugar
14g
Fat
7g
Lemon Pineapple Chicken Peking Style is a Chinese-inspired dish that combines tangy pineapple with tender chicken and a variety of vegetables. This dish is flavored with classic Chinese ingredients such as soy sauce and rice vinegar. The end result is a dish that is both delicious and healthy, and perfect for a family dinner. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and is relatively simple to make, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken bouillon, and crushed garlic.
2.Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together lemon juice, water, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
4.Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
5.Add remaining oil to the skillet and stir-fry pineapple chunks, grated carrot, and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes.
6.Return chicken to skillet and pour in lemon juice mixture. Add scallions and lemon zest and toss everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7.Serve over shredded lettuce and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is tangy and flavorful, making it perfect for those who love bold flavors.

The combination of chicken, pineapple, and vegetables make it a well-balanced meal.

CONS

Some may not enjoy the tangy flavor of this dish.

It is also a bit time-consuming to prepare with multiple steps involved.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken.
Pineapple contains vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, and vitamin C, and has been shown to promote digestion and improve immunity.

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