Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a delightful 30-minute meal that brings the essence of tropical flavors straight to your table. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken pieces with sweet pineapple chunks and vibrant bell peppers, all coated in a savory glaze made from soy sauce and honey. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a balance of sweetness and umami that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh salads for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining friends, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Green onions, sliced for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Add diced red bell pepper; cook for another 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks; cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with water; add to the pan and cook until glossy (about 5 more minutes).
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg