Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken

from delish.com
5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp.

    vegetable oil

  • 1 lb.

    boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1

    red bell pepper, chopped

  • 3/4 c.

    canned pineapple juice

  • 1/4 c.

    low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1/4 c.

    brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp.

    hoisin sauce

  • 2

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2

    jalapeño, minced (seeded if desired)

  • 2 tsp.

    cornstarch

  • 1 c.

    pineapple chunks

  • 1/4 c.

    cashews

  • Sliced green onions, for serving

  • Cooked white rice, for serving

  • Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and cook until just tender, 3 minutes more. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic, and jalapeño and bring to a simmer. Make a slurry: In a small bowl whisk together 2 tsp. water and cornstarch until combined, then whisk into saucepan. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken and let simmer 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple and cashews. Garnish with green onions and serve with rice and lime.