Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken
A quick tropical-inspired dish with sweet and tangy flavors. Juicy grilled chicken, fresh pineapple, and a glossy homemade glaze come together in 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, serve over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stir-Fry/Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup pure honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger in a bowl until honey dissolves.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in a single layer for 5–6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining oil, then cook red bell pepper over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, add pineapple chunks and half the sauce. Simmer 3 minutes.
Mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the skillet. Cook 2 minutes until thickened. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa.
For extra flavor, toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden before garnishing.
Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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