Hawaiian Chicken

🌺 Hawaiian Chicken (Sweet & Savory Pineapple Chicken)

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the Chicken:

• 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

For the Sauce:

• ¾ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Add-ins:

• 1 cup pineapple chunks

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• ½ onion, sliced

For Garnish:

• Sesame seeds

• Spring onions, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the Chicken
   Toss chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. Cook the Chicken
   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté the Veggies
   In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.

4. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

5. Combine
   Pour sauce into the pan. Add pineapple chunks and cooked chicken. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.

6. Thicken the Sauce
   Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.

7. Garnish & Serve
   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With steamed white or brown rice

• With coconut rice

• In wraps or lettuce cups

• Over noodles

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I bake Hawaiian chicken instead of pan-frying?
A: Yes! Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes. Add sauce halfway through.

Q: Can I use canned pineapple?
A: Absolutely! Just use pineapple in juice, not syrup.

Q: Is this recipe spicy?
A: No, it’s sweet and savory. You can add chili flakes or sriracha if you want heat.

Q: Can I make it in an air fryer?
A: Yes! Air-fry chicken at 180°C for 12–14 minutes, then toss in the sauce on the stove.

Q: How long can I store it?
A: Up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
A: Yes, thighs are juicier and work great.