This Sticky Pineapple Chicken is made with chicken tossed in pineapple juice, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and fresh pineapple. This Hawaiian Chicken is perfectly sweet and sticky!
Start by cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink.
Meanwhile, make the sticky pineapple sauce. Add the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, cornstarch, and ginger to a pot and let cook and thicken for about 5 minutes.
Once the chicken has cooked through, add the sauce to the chicken and toss to coat. Fold in fresh pineapple slices. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and cashews, if using.
Notes
Chicken -- I suggest using boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces.
Pineapple Juice -- use fresh pineapple juice in a can or carton.
Soy Sauce -- this adds the perfect amount of saltiness to the dish. You can also substitute tamari sauce if you prefer gluten-free.
Sweet Chili Sauce -- a popular sweet and sour sauce made with sugar, picked red chilis, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. You can find the Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce in most grocery stores in the Asian section. Trader Joe's also carries their own sweet chili sauce.
Optional: Cashews, Almonds, and fresh Cilantro. I love to serve this with Homemade Coconut Rice.