Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sweet and Spicy Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken, a dish that transports your taste buds to the tropics. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breast, succulent pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers all coated in a mouthwatering honey-sriracha glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy-to-make meal is sure to impress family and friends alike with its unique blend of sweetness and spice. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal that is not only delicious but also healthy, packed with lean protein and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice by boiling water with rice in a saucepan; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet for 1 minute; add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until tender yet crisp.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sriracha; pour over vegetables. Return cooked chicken and pineapple to the skillet; toss to coat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in snap peas or broccoli. Adjust the sriracha to suit your spice preference or marinate the chicken beforehand for extra flavor.