Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sliced green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil and cook chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.

2. 2

   Add vegetables and aromatics: Add the red bell pepper pieces and pineapple chunks to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Then add the minced ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavors.

3. 3

   Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, low sodium soy sauce, low sodium chicken broth, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar until well combined.

4. 4

   Simmer with sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken and vegetables. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Thicken the sauce: In a separate small bowl, combine the corn starch with 1 tablespoon of cold water, stirring until smooth to make a slurry. Add this slurry to the pan and stir to incorporate. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for about 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful pineapple chicken.