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Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr

Hawaiian Chicken with moist chicken thighs, crisp bell peppers, juicy pineapples, and a sweet and tangy sauce you'll love with steamed rice! With stovetop, oven or crockpot options, it's perfect for busy weeknight dinners!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Global

Keyword: Hawaiian Chicken, Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

Servings: 6

Calories: 581 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cubed
• 1/2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cubed
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 1 thumb size ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapples)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. In a wide pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds or until tender-crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
3. In the pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
4. Drain excess oil in the pan except for about 1 tablespoon.
5. Add onions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until softened and aromatic.
6. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, broth or water, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
7. Add to the pan and bring to a boil.
8. Add browned chicken. 
9. Cover, lower heat, and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
10. Add pineapples and bell peppers and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
11. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Stir until smooth. 
12. Slowly add cornstarch slurry to the pan, stirring to prevent lumps. Continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
13. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.