Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 15 oz pineapple chunks (juice and fruit separated)
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• sesame seeds (for topping)
• green onion (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, add pineapple juice from the can (about 1 cup), 1/3 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. If you like your food a bit spicy, you can add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Mix it together and set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil.

3. 3

   Add 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Sear it for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is almost cooked through.

4. 4

   Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s softened.

5. 5

   Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the sauce mixture to the pan, stir everything and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Add the slurry gradually to the pan, until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency. Cook for a couple of more minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.