Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed with juicy pineapple and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a delightful sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious homemade meal in just 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete, satisfying dinner that your family will love!
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, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Add diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stir well, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water in a small bowl; add to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens (about 5 more minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add extra veggies like snap peas or carrots to increase nutrition and color.