Ingredients

For Hawaiian Chicken

• 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)

For Hawaiian Chicken Sauce

• ⅓ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For Garnish

• sesame seeds for topping
• green onion for topping

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add pineapple juice from the can (about 1 cup), ⅓ 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.

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast if preferred, cut into the same size pieces.
• The red bell pepper develops a sweeter flavor as it cooks alongside the sauce and pineapple.
• Fresh pineapple can be substituted (about 1 cup), along with regular pineapple juice.
• For a milder version, skip the red pepper flakes.