Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Sticky Pineapple Chicken, a delightful dish that brings the vibrant essence of an island getaway straight to your dining table. This recipe features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, and hoisin. With its irresistible flavor and quick preparation time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it over rice or in creative ways like pineapple boats or tacos—everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 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, garlic, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir in diced pineapple. Cook for an additional minute.
- Serve over rice or in creative presentations like pineapple boats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg