Description
Sticky Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a tropical flair to your dining table. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken with a luscious sweet and tangy sauce made from fresh pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, and garlic. Not only is it visually appealing when served in a pineapple bowl or over fluffy rice, but it’s also easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The balance of flavors creates a memorable meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- Rice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Drain excess liquid and stir in the prepared sauce. Mix well.
- Add diced pineapple and cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- Serve over rice or in a hollowed-out pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg