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
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
15 oz pineapple chunks, juice and fruit separated
⅓ cup chicken broth
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sesame seeds, for topping
Green onion, for topping
Instructions
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.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through.
Add diced red bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add pineapple chunks and cook another 3-4 minutes.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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.
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