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Hawaiian Chicken is a deliciously sweet and tangy sauce served over chicken and peppers and pineapple
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5 from 2 votes

Hawaiian Chicken

Sweet and tangy, delicious Hawaiian chicken. This chicken is sautéed with peppers and pineapple and a tasty Hawaiian inspired sauce for a perfect weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaian
Keyword: hawaiian chicken, hawaiian chicken recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 704kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers red, orange, yellow mix
  • 1 fresh pineapple diced
  • 3 cups Cooked white rice

Sauce

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 Tbs Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tbs dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper then add to the skillet.
  • Sear outside until a nice golden crust forms.
  • Remove chicken from pan, add in peppers and saute for 3-5 minutes until tender, remove from pan
  • Add sauce ingredients to pan, and bring to a simmer, add chicken back in, and cook on medium-low heat, letting sauce reduce while chicken cooks through.
  • Add peppers and pineapple to pan, and cook a few minutes more, until sauce is thick, sticky, and glossy, and peppers are tender
  • Serve over cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 1446mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 2610IU | Vitamin C: 209.8mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2.8mg