Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken | Sweet & Savory Chicken Recipe 🍍🍗

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.

Add chicken to the marinade and let sit for 15-30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers; stir-fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Return chicken to the skillet and pour in any remaining marinade.

Stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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