Description
Tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken brings island flavors to your dinner table with juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice. Zesty marinade and quick skillet cooking promise a delicious meal that transports you to paradise in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces/567 grams) sliced pineapple (juice reserved)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 servings of cooked rice
Instructions
- Massage the chicken breasts with thyme, creating a delicate herb crust that will enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature and introduce vegetable oil, allowing it to shimmer before gently laying the seasoned chicken to achieve a golden-brown exterior.
- Extract the pineapple juice from the slices, carefully measuring and separating the liquid into two portions – one for cornstarch integration and another for sauce construction.
- Whisk the pineapple juice with Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic, creating a vibrant marinade that promises complex flavor profiles.
- Merge the mustard-based mixture with the chicken in the skillet, reducing heat and allowing the ingredients to meld together under a protective lid for approximately 15 minutes.
- Temporarily relocate the chicken to a warm plate while transforming the remaining skillet contents into a luxurious sauce by introducing the cornstarch mixture and stirring until the liquid reaches a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Reunite the chicken with the sauce, gently coating each piece while strategically positioning pineapple slices around and atop the meat.
- Allow a final brief cooking period to marry the flavors and warm the pineapple, creating a harmonious tropical-inspired dish.
- Present the chicken cascading over fluffy rice, ensuring each serving captures the essence of sweet and savory elements.
Notes
- Whip up a tropical feast by transforming simple chicken breasts into a tantalizing dish bursting with sweet and savory flavors.
- Leverage the natural sweetness of pineapple juice to create a luscious sauce that elevates the entire meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Master the art of balancing cornstarch and juice to achieve the perfect sauce consistency that clings beautifully to each tender chicken piece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg