Sautéed Chicken with Tangy Pineapple and Bell Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

A vibrant sauté of tender chicken breasts with sweet pineapple chunks and crisp bell peppers, finished with a tangy glaze. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken strips and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, and 1 medium diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until the peppers soften slightly.
5. Step 5: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice in a bowl, then pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve warm over steamed rice or noodles.