Glazed Pineapple Chicken Recipe
The Glazed Pineapple Chicken Recipe is a mouthwatering dish that brings together the perfect balance of flavors from succulent chicken infused with the tropical sweetness of pineapple. It is a mixture of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that everybody will be going to like. This Pineapple Chicken can be cooked on a stovetop or grilled, and the sauce is so tasty.
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
- 5 pieces chicken thighs bite-size slices
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
Instructions
- Sliced the boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch bite sizes. Season with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- In a skillet or Dutch oven, pour and heat about 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil on medium heat. Sear the chicken until light to golden brown on each side.
- Make the sauce by combining pineapple juice from the canned, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and red chili flakes (if using any).
- Add the sauce to the seared chicken.
- Simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce thickens and turns into a glaze.
- Stir in pineapple tidbits and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add more water if the dish is too dry. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chives (optional) to garnish.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- To make the glaze, use pineapple juice for the best taste. Simmer the pineapple juice with brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and a hint of red pepper flakes in a saucepan until it thickens slightly. Add cornstarch-water slurry to thicken it further.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to prevent it from drying out. Use a meat thermometer for the best result.
- Double up this recipe if you are feeding more people. Trust me, it is a crowd-pleaser chicken dish.
- Pair this Glazed Pineapple Chicken with complimentary dishes such as Cooked Rice, Garlic Fried Rice, and Mango Pineapple Tomato Salad.
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