Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken thighs cooked with fresh pineapple, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. A quick, flavorful skillet dinner perfect for busy nights.
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Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Add the red bell pepper and pineapple cubes to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bell pepper begins to soften.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Reduce heat slightly and allow the mixture to simmer for several minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm over cooked rice.
- Optional: For presentation, serve the chicken and rice in a hollowed-out pineapple half.
Notes
To prepare this pineapple chicken recipe gluten free, substitute the soy sauce with a certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. Verify that the hoisin sauce and chicken broth are labeled gluten free, as some brands may contain wheat-based additives. All remaining ingredients are naturally gluten free.