If you’re a fan of sweet and sour chicken, you’re bound to love this Hawaiian pineapple chicken skillet, too! The sauce that coats the chicken and veggies strikes the perfect balance between sweet, salty, and tangy thanks to a blend of ingredients including soy sauce and chicken broth add saltiness and richness. And honey and pineapple juice add the perfect sweet touch. It’s a definite winning flavor combination! I like to spoon the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple over a bed of rice, cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa to soak up the tasty sauce. But it’s up to you of course. This is a quick and easy recipe that’s made in one skillet and is ready in just half an hour. Make this recipe on nights when you’re short on time and need to get a hot meal on the table now!
Ingredients for Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
This pineapple chicken skillet uses easy-to-find ingredients, including the following:
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken – When you have more time, this is easy and perfect!
- 15-Minute Sheet Pan Baked Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken – A quickie weeknight dinner ready in 15 minutes!
- Grilled Aloha Chicken with Pineapple – Bring on grilling season with this great grilled rendition!
- Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken – The sticky sauce that coats this oven braised chicken is incredible!
Pineapple Sauce:
Pineapple juice – use the liquid from the canned pineapple chunks Chicken stock – I prefer using low-sodium broth Soy sauce – I used reduced sodium soy sauce Honey Rice vinegar – sometimes labeled as “rice wine vinegar” (they’re the same thing). Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice will also work. You just need a tangy acid Cornstarch Ground ginger – or use freshly grated if you prefer Garlic clove or garlic powder Red pepper flakes, to taste
Chicken and Veggies:
Olive oil Boneless skinless chicken breasts – I prefer chicken breasts although thighs will work Salt Black pepper Bell peppers – I used a mix of yellow, orange, and red bell peppers but use what you have Garlic Canned pineapple chunks – packed in juice, NOT in syrup which is way too sweet for an overall savory dish Green onions, optional for garnishing – Or try fresh cilantro, basil, mint, etc. Sesame seeds, optional for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Skillet
The Hawaiian chicken and pineapple skillet comes together quickly and with minimal prep work. Here’s an overview of the recipe steps:
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