Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh pineapple with tender chicken and colorful bell peppers. This 30-minute dinner not only brings tropical vibes to your table but is also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The savory soy sauce and honey glaze elevate the dish, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love. With its vibrant presentation and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
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, mix pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk well and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for about 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Add diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for another 4 minutes until caramelized.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water; add this mixture to the skillet to thicken the sauce over the next 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg