Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. This tropical-inspired meal features tender chicken breast, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a zesty honey-sriracha glaze. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a delightful dinner that transports your taste buds straight to a sunny paradise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the jasmine rice by combining it with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes until cooked.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet; add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sriracha; pour into the skillet with vegetables. Return the chicken and add pineapple chunks, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://kitchenbyskylar.com/hawaiian-pineapple-chicken/