Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

This Hawaiian Chicken is a quick and easy stir fry recipe made with chicken, red bell pepper, pineapple and delicious sweet and sour sauce! The best part it takes only 30 minutes to make the whole dinner.

If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, try this amazing Hawaiian Chicken! This recipe is loaded with seared chicken, candied red bell pepper, chunks of refreshing pineapple, and the best sweet tangy sauce that makes this whole dish to taste like you are on a tropical island!

Like my other Asian inspired meals (Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef), this recipe takes only 30 minutes to make and only one pan to wash!

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

This Hawaiian Chicken is a quick and easy stir fry recipe made with chicken, red bell pepper, pineapple and delicious sweet and sour sauce! The best part it takes only 30 minutes to make the whole dinner.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 15 oz pineapple chunks (juice and fruit separated)
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• sesame seeds (for topping)
• green onion (for topping)

Instruction:

1. In a mixing bowl, add pineapple juice from the can (about 1 cup), 1/3 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. If you like your food a bit spicy, you can add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Mix it together and set aside.
2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil.
3. Add 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Sear it for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is almost cooked through.
4. Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s softened.
5. Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the sauce mixture to the pan, stir everything and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Add the slurry gradually to the pan, until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency. Cook for a couple of more minutes.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.

Hawaiian Chicken

This quick and easy Hawaiian chicken recipe will whisk you and your taste buds away to the tropics! It’s a simple marinate-and-cook recipe that elevates pantry staples to your own juicy, sweet and tangy paradisiacal oasis imbued with exotic flavors with unparalleled satisfaction. To make this Hawaiian chicken recipe, simply whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Asian sweet chili sauce, ginger and garlic, marinate then grill – that’s it! Zero dishes, zero cleanup and prep ahead friendly for an easy weeknight dinner that’s delicious enough for company and entertaining. This Hawaiian chicken is sensational with grilled pineapple and cilantro lime rice or in salads, sandwiches, wraps and even tacos!

Prep: 10min

Total: 37min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup canned pineapple juice*
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy)
• 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce
• 1 tsp EACH ground ginger, onion powder, garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp EACH paprika, salt, pepper

Instruction:

1. Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a large freezer bag or bowl. Remove 1/4 cup to baste chicken while grilling.
2. Add chicken, remove excess air, seal and turn to coat. Marinate 4-24 hours (marinate up to 12 hours if using chicken breasts).
3. Heat grill to medium-high heat (375-400 degrees F), clean and grease. Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and the chicken registers 165-175 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade the last 3 minutes.
4. Hawaiian chicken is especially delicious with fresh grilled pineapple and cilantro lime rice.

Hawaiian Chicken

This recipe for Hawaiian chicken is chicken thighs that are flavored with a tropical coconut marinade then grilled to perfection. An easy dinner option that’s perfect for entertaining.

Prep: 30min

Total: 50min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 568 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup pineapple slices (fresh or canned)
• 1 cup white rice (I prefer short grain for this recipe)
• 1 1/4 cup light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• cilantro leaves and lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Instruction:

1. For the chicken: Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, coconut milk and pineapple juice, then pour into a container or resealable bag.
2. Add the chicken and marinate anywhere from 2-24 hours.
3. Heat the grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Add the pineapple to the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Arrange the pineapple and chicken on a serving plate.
5. For the rice: Bring the coconut milk and water to a boil. Add in the salt and rice. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar.
6. Serve the chicken and pineapple with the coconut rice. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe / One Pot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

FAQ

What is Hawaiian chicken sauce made of?

What goes well with Hawaiian chicken?

• Hawaiian Fried Rice.
• Hawaiian Baked Beans.
• Cauliflower Fried Rice.
• Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
• Creamy Spaghetti Squash.
• Soft Hawaiian Asparagus.
• Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes.

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1. Dredge chicken in flour, turning to coat all over.
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4. Stir in rice, and add stock.