Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds straight to the tropics in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken pieces with sweet, juicy pineapple and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a sticky-sweet glaze of soy sauce and honey. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this family-friendly meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and fresh veggies, making it a nutritious choice for any dinner table. With its enticing blend of flavors and easy preparation, Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 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)
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Green onions, sliced for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for about 6 minutes until golden.
- Add diced red bell pepper and cook for another 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and let caramelize for an additional 4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry with water; add to the sauce to thicken, cooking for another 5 minutes until glossy.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg