Description
Experience the tropical delight of Sticky Pineapple Chicken, a dish that transforms tender chicken into a flavor-packed meal with a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a quick culinary escape to paradise. Serve it in vibrant pineapple bowls or alongside fluffy rice for a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. Enjoy the wholesome goodness without the greasy takeout guilt as you savor every bite of this homemade treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup roasted, salted cashews (optional)
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Drain excess liquid from the pan and add the prepared sauce to the cooked chicken. Stir in diced pineapple and optional cashews; cook for an additional minute.
- Serve warm over rice or in hollowed-out pineapple halves for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, use fresh garlic and ripe pineapple. Customize by adding bell peppers or snap peas for added color and nutrition. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer.