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Ninja Foodi Pineapple Chicken

Ninja Foodi Pineapple Chicken

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Ninja Foodi Pineapple Chicken is a delightful and quick meal that brings together tender chicken and sweet pineapple in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe utilizes the pressure cooker to lock in flavors while minimizing cleanup. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love. With just 6 minutes of cooking time, you can whip up a delicious and nutritious dish that combines protein-rich chicken with the vibrant sweetness of pineapple.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups pineapple (chunks or tidbits)
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 bell pepper (cut into chunks)
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Select the sauté function on your Ninja Foodi and heat olive oil.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Then add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, and salt until fragrant.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and chicken broth; mix well.
  5. Add pineapple chunks and bell pepper, combine everything well, then turn off sauté mode.
  6. Secure the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 6 minutes; perform a quick release afterward.
  7. To thicken the sauce, whisk cornstarch with water, then stir it into the mixture while on sauté mode until thickened.
  8. Serve over rice or quinoa for a flavorful meal.

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