Honey Garlic Pineapple Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken pieces glazed in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce with juicy pineapple chunks, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

# 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 Steps:

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 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 -
  • The sauce thickens into this gorgeous sticky glaze that coats every single bite
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery and tastes infinitely better
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan when searing the chicken or it will steam instead of getting that beautiful golden color
  • The sauce thickens quickly once it starts bubbling, so keep an eye on it and stir constantly
  • Fresh pineapple releases more liquid than canned, so adjust your simmering time accordingly
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into uniformly sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Grate your ginger and garlic on a microplane for the smoothest texture
  • Taste your sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust the sweet or salty balance to your liking

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