Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Recipe
What Started it all:
chicken, pineapple
This sweet and spicy pineapple chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. It’s packed with tropical flavors that will transport you to the islands. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner with your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups of pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preheating a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and minced garlic, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In the meantime, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small bowl, whisking well to ensure there are no lumps.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the pan with the chicken and sauté for a couple of minutes until heated through.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple and stir well.
- Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and pineapple.
- Serve the sweet and spicy pineapple chicken over a bed of steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions.