Sticky Pineapple Chicken
Bring the taste of the tropics to your dinner table with Sticky Pineapple Chicken. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet, tangy sauce made from fresh pineapple juice, soy sauce, and hoisin. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
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
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil until thickened (about 10 minutes). Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir to combine. Add diced pineapple and optional cashews; cook for an additional minute.
- Serve Sticky Pineapple Chicken over rice for a delightful meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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