Sweet and Sticky Pineapple Chicken Recipe
This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and sticky pineapple sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal. It's a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks or canned, drained
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for added heat
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well blended.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and set aside the marinade. Toss chicken in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat when sauce is sticky and pineapple is warmed through.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.