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Hawaiian Chicken
The bright and tangy flavors of Hawaiian Chicken bring major vacay vibes to any meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Hawaiian
Ingredients
- 15-ounce can pineapple chunks juice and fruit separated
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- 4 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- chopped green onions for garnish
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice (from the can), broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened. Then add pineapple chunks and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the skillet gradually, stirring until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust salt and pepper as needed before removing from heat. Sprinkle with green onions, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
862mg
(36%)
Potassium
756mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
105mg
(117%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 862mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 756mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 105mg | 117% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.