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Easy Pineapple Chicken Recipe

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A delicious and fast pineapple chicken perfect for busy meal night. A great alternative to takeout that is the right mix of sweet and sour.

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into large cubes
  • Chives for serving
  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Add the coconut aminos, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and ground ginger to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  2. Drizzle the avocado oil into a large skillet and heat it on the stovetop over medium-high heat until the oil is hot.
  3. Add the garlic and bell pepper to the skillet and saute until soft and aromatic.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is browned, but not fully cooked through – about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cornstarch, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the skillet and simmer until the broth is slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the hoisin sauce mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium, place a lid on the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Add the pineapple to the skillet and simmer for approximately 5 more minutes.
  9. Serve over cooked rice.
  10. Chop the chives into small pieces, and sprinkle a few on each serving.
  11. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Find it online: https://www.budgetearth.com/easy-pineapple-chicken-recipe/