Description
Hawaiian Honey Pineapple Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy marinade made from honey, soy sauce, and fresh pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet with the chicken during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing them to warm through.
- Drizzle the thickened marinade over the chicken and pineapple in the skillet, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- Substitute the chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg