Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken recipe

Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken in a tangy pineapple glaze. With hints of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this dish brings tropical vibes to your dinner table. Perfect served over rice with a sprinkle of green onions!

Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken recipe

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Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken in a tangy pineapple glaze. With hints of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this dish brings tropical vibes to your dinner table. Perfect served over rice with a sprinkle of green onions!

• Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2lbs(680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbspvegetable oil
• 1cup(240ml) pineapple juice
• 1/2cup(120ml) soy sauce
• 1/3cup(80g) brown sugar
• 1 tbsprice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
• 1cuppineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 tbspcornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Pineapple Sauce:In the same skillet, add the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5. In the same skillet, add the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the Chicken and Pineapple:Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, along with the pineapple chunks.Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, along with the pineapple chunks.
8. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
9. Thicken the Sauce:Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
10. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
11. Serve:Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.
12. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Notes

Make it spicy:Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños to the sauce.
Substitute chicken:Use shrimp or pork for a different protein option.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.