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Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner

Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner
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Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken: Sweet and Savory 30-Minute Dinner is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of tropical cuisine. This quick-to-prepare meal features tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious, sticky glaze made from sweet pineapple juice, savory soy sauce, and fresh ginger. Enhanced with colorful bell peppers, this dish brings both nutrition and taste to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is not only family-friendly but also a one-pan wonder that simplifies cleanup. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa for a delightful dining experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear for about 6 minutes.
  3. Add diced red bell pepper; cook for 4 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in pineapple chunks; cook for another 4 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Pour sauce mixture into the skillet; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the skillet. Cook until glossy.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving over rice.

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