Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

Preparation Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Intensity

• Skill Level: Easy
• Intensity: Low

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice (reserve juice)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• Cooked white or brown rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the Vegetables:
   • In the same skillet, add the chopped bell pepper and onion. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
   • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar. Mix well.
   • Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
   • Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Combine and Heat Through:
   • Add the cooked chicken and pineapple chunks to the skillet.
   • Stir to coat the chicken and pineapple with the sauce and cook until everything is heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken over cooked rice.
   • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving, without rice)

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sodium: 950mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 28g