Honey Garlic Pineapple Chicken (Printable)
Sweet-savory chicken dish with pineapple, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
→ Sauce
05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
→ Pineapple & Vegetables
11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
12 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 small onion, diced
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
# How-To:
01 - Toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 2 minutes.
05 - Return chicken to the pan. Pour sauce over the mixture and stir to coat everything. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is well glazed.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That sticky sweet glaze is absolutely addictive and somehow makes even basic weeknight dinners feel special
- The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
02 -
- The sauce thickens quickly at the end so keep an eye on it and remove from heat once it coats the back of a spoon
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Get your pan nice and hot before adding the chicken for the best sear
- Let the sauce bubble for that full minute to achieve the perfect consistency