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Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner


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  • Author: Fabiana
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken brings tropical flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken pieces, sweet pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers come together in a sticky-sweet glaze that perfectly balances savory soy sauce with natural sweetness


Ingredients

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For the Chicken & Vegetables:

  • 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)

For the Tropical Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)

For Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds for topping
  • Green onions, sliced for topping

Instructions

Prep & Cook

  1. Create Your Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until well incorporated and set aside.
  2. Prepare Your Protein: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook The Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Sear for about 6 minutes total, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are nearly cooked through and developing a golden exterior.
  4. Add Fresh Vegetables: Toss in the diced red bell pepper and cook for approximately 4 minutes until slightly softened but still maintaining some crispness.
  5. Introduce Tropical Flavor: Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes, allowing them to caramelize slightly.
  6. Pour In The Sauce: Add your prepared sauce mixture to the pan, stirring everything together, and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Thicken To Perfection: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour this into the simmering sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy glaze that coats the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving with fluffy rice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-American Fuision

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250 calories
  • Fat: 7 gr
  • Carbohydrates: 21 gr
  • Fiber: 2 gr
  • Protein: 28 gr
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