Description
Sticky Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet, tangy sauce made from fresh pineapple juice, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will impress your family and guests alike. Served atop a bed of fluffy rice or in a vibrant pineapple bowl, this dish not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on the table. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, Sticky Pineapple Chicken is easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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
- 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 boil and cook until thickened (about 10 minutes). Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cubed chicken until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Drain excess liquids.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir in diced pineapple and cook for another minute until heated through.
- Serve over rice or in hollowed-out pineapple halves for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg