Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken – Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinner
This Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is one of those easy chicken recipes that’s bursting with sweet and tangy flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe blends juicy chicken with pineapple chunks in a sticky-sweet sauce that the whole family will love. If you're looking for quick and easy recipes, this dish is your go-to. It’s also ideal if you're after easy recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes, or even easy chicken dinner recipes. Try this tropical twist and serve it over rice or with roasted veggies for a complete, satisfying meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and let cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or your favorite side dish.