Ingredients for Island Chicken
- Chicken Pieces
- Frozen Chopped Onions
- Garlic Clove
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Crushed Pineapple
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
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How to Make Island Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon bouillon powder), and 1/2 cup water until the sugar and bouillon are dissolved.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally and add more water (1-2 tablespoons at a time) if the sauce becomes too thick.
- If the sauce is too thin after simmering, whisk 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
68g
Fat
15g
Carbs
6g
