Description
Sweet and spicy Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of tropical cuisine right to your dinner table. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breast coated in a luscious honey-sriracha glaze, complemented by juicy pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy elements creates a mouthwatering experience that everyone will love. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal thatβs sure to impress!
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 (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare jasmine rice by boiling water and cooking rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sautΓ© garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers; cook until tender yet crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sriracha; pour into the skillet with vegetables.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks; toss to coat well and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have at home. Adjust the level of sriracha to suit your spice preference. Marinating the chicken in soy sauce and honey before cooking enhances flavor.