Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 tspolive oil
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breast
cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1red bell pepper
diced
- 1 cpineapple chunks
fresh or canned
- ½ cpineapple juice
- ⅓ cchicken broth
- ¼ csoy sauce
- 2 tbsphoney
- 1 tspginger
freshly grated
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
optional
- 1 tbspcornstarch
- 3 tbspwater
for cornstarch slurry
- sesame seeds for topping
- green onions
sliced for topping
Directions
- 1
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
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- 3
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
Toss in the diced red bell pepper and cook for approximately 4 minutes until slightly softened but still maintaining some crispness.
- 5
Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes, allowing them to caramelize slightly.
- 6
Add your prepared sauce mixture to the pan, stirring everything together, and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 7
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.
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, flavorful weeknight meal that transports you to the tropics? This Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken delivers on taste and speed, bringing a sweet and savory experience right to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
What makes this Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken truly shine is the delightful contrast between the juicy, tender chicken and the sweet-tart pineapple. The sticky-sweet glaze, perfectly balancing savory soy sauce with the natural sweetness of pineapple and honey, creates a rich depth of flavor that's both comforting and exciting. You'll love how quickly such a delicious and satisfying dish comes together.
Prepare for a feast for the senses: succulent chicken breast pieces coated in a glossy, irresistible sauce, alongside tender-crisp red bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks. Each forkful offers a wonderful interplay of textures and a burst of bright, tropical flavor, underscored by the gentle warmth of fresh ginger and a subtle kick from optional red pepper flakes. This colorful main dish promises a deeply satisfying and surprisingly quick meal that feels special, even on a busy weeknight.
While this Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is fantastic as written, it's also incredibly adaptable. Feel free to swap the boneless skinless chicken breast for chicken thighs if you prefer. You can also adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your desired level of heat or add more colorful vegetables like snap peas or broccoli florets for extra crunch and nutrients. If you don't have fresh ginger, a good quality ground ginger can work in a pinch, though fresh is always preferred for its vibrant zing.
This vibrant Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is perfect for a quick family dinner or a delightful main course when entertaining casually. Serve it over a bed of fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce, or pair it with a simple green salad for a lighter meal.