Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 5 mins	Total Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins	Yields: 4 servings

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 c. canned pineapple juice
• 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 jalapeño, minced (seeded if desired)
• 2 tsp. water
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 c. pineapple chunks
• 1/4 c. whole cashews
• Sliced green onions, for serving
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving

 

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper and cook until just tender, 3 minutes more.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, garlic, and jalapeño and bring to a simmer. Make a slurry: In a small bowl whisk together water and cornstarch until combined, then whisk into saucepan. Cook sauce until thick and reduced, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour sauce over chicken and let simmer 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple and cashews.
4. Garnish with green onions and serve with rice and lime.

 

 

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