Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner is your ticket to a tropical escape right in your kitchen! This quick and flavorful dish features tender chicken paired with juicy pineapple and crunchy bell peppers, all enveloped in a sticky-sweet glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this family-friendly recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this meal is sure to impress everyone at the table while being easy to customize based on what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 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 medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown.
- Add diced red bell pepper and cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook until caramelized.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry with cornstarch and water; add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions alongside rice or your favorite side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg