Description
Bring island flavors to your table with this quick Hawaiian Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory sauce create a delicious dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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15 oz pineapple chunks, juice and fruit separated
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⅓ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Sesame seeds, for topping
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Green onion, for topping
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice (about 1 cup from the can), chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and set aside.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
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Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through.
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Add diced red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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Add pineapple chunks and cook another 3-4 minutes.
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Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Gradually stir into the pan until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Cook 2 more minutes.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg