Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant dish that beautifully marries sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up succulent chicken pieces, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a deliciously sticky glaze. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also nutritious, offering a protein-packed meal that appeals to everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Green onions, sliced for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sear until golden brown.
- Add diced bell pepper and cook until tender. Stir in pineapple chunks and caramelize slightly.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the pan to thicken the sauce for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg