Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the tropical flavors of Hawaii right to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This sweet and savory meal features tender chicken pieces, juicy pineapple, and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a sticky glaze made from simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over fluffy rice or enjoy it on its own—either way, it’s a guaranteed hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- â…“ 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 optional red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper before adding to the skillet. Sear for about 6 minutes until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Add diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for about 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 about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add it to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg