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Published: Jun 12, 2021 · Modified: Sep 21, 2021 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

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This Hawaiian Chicken is a quick and easy stir fry recipe made with chicken, red bell pepper, pineapple and delicious sweet and sour sauce! The best part it takes only 30 minutes to make the whole dinner.

A colse up photo of Hawaiian chicken  with a wooden spoon, sprinkled with ssame seeds and green onion.

If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, try this amazing Hawaiian Chicken! This recipe is loaded with seared chicken, candied red bell pepper, chunks of refreshing pineapple, and the best sweet tangy sauce that makes this whole dish to taste like you are on a tropical island!

A colse up photo of Hawaiian chicken sprinkled with ssame seeds and green onion in a grey pan.

Like my other Asian inspired meals (Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef), this recipe takes only 30 minutes to make and only one pan to wash!

Also, check out my Healthy Chicken Dinner Ideas for more recipe inspiration!

Ingredients in separate bowls for Hawaiian Chicken.

How to make it

In a mixing bowl, add pineapple juice from the can (about 1 cup), ⅓ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. If you like your food a bit spicy, you can add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Mix it together and set aside.

Process photos of adding ingredients to a sauce mixture for Hawaiian Chicken.

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil.

Add 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Sear it for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is almost cooked through.

Process photos of cooking diced chicken in a grey pan.

Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s softened.

Process photos of adding chopped red bell pepper to cooked chicken in a grey pan.

Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Process photos of adding pineapple to cooked chicken and red bell pepper in a grey pan.

Add the sauce mixture to the pan, stir everything and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

Process photos of adding sauce mixture to a chicken stir fry.

Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Add the slurry gradually to the pan, until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency. Cook for a couple of more minutes.

Process photos of adding cornstarch mixture to the chicken stir fry.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.

Tips for best results

  • Chicken. I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs and also dice them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Red Bell Pepper. Even if you are not a big fan of bell peppers, you will love it in this dish! Because we cook it with pineapple and sweet and sour sauce, the red bell pepper caramelizes and taste like candy!
  • Pineapple. If you don’t have canned pineapple, you can use 1 cup diced fresh pineapple and regular pineapple juice.
  • Spice. I like this dish a bit spicy and usually add about ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. If you are making this recipe for kids or don’t like spicy food, simply omit red pepper flakes.
A colse up photo of Hawaiian chicken sprinkled with ssame seeds and green onion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

You can store it in an air-tight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

How to serve?

I like to serve it with a bowl of white rice (check my recipe for Instant Pot White Rice) and sprinkle with some sesame seeds and green onion.

A colse up photo of Hawaiian chicken with a wooden spoon, sprinkled with ssame seeds and green onion.

More recipe ideas with chicken

  • Lemon Chicken Recipe
  • Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
  • Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe
  • One Pot Chicken and Rice
  • Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
  • Chicken Macaroni Salad
  • Chicken Cobb Salad
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
  • Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
  • Chicken Broccoli Ziti
A colse up photo of Hawaiian chicken sprinkled with ssame seeds and green onion in a grey pan.
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4.93 from 14 votes

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

This Hawaiian Chicken is a quick and easy stir fry recipe made with chicken, red bell pepper, pineapple and delicious sweet and sour sauce! The best part it takes only 30 minutes to make the whole dinner.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 15 oz pineapple chunks juice and fruit separated
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • green onion for topping

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add pineapple juice from the can (about 1 cup), ⅓ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. If you like your food a bit spicy, you can add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Mix it together and set aside.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • Add 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Sear it for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is almost cooked through.
  • Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s softened.
  • Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the pan, stir everything and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Add the slurry gradually to the pan, until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency. Cook for a couple of more minutes.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.

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Notes

  • I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs and also dice them into 1-inch pieces.
  • Even if you are not a big fan of bell peppers, you will love it in this dish! Because we cook it with pineapple and sweet and sour sauce, the red bell pepper caramelizes and taste like candy!
  • If you don’t have canned pineapple, you can use 1 cup diced fresh pineapple and regular pineapple juice.
  • I like this dish a bit spicy and usually add about ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. If you are making this recipe for kids or don’t like spicy food, simply omit red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1056IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Sherri says

    January 08, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    Was so good got asked if there was leftovers for lunch for school amazing thank you…. Next time I’m going to make double the recipe so we have a lot.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      January 10, 2023 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Sherri! Glad it worked out 😉

      Reply
    • Tina says

      January 31, 2023 at 2:18 am

      4 stars
      A quick easy weeknight meal. Enjoyed the flavor.

      Reply
  2. Sherri-jayne says

    January 08, 2023 at 3:52 pm

    So we are going to try this recipe tonight but I’m using Frozen chicken bites that are breaded I’m going to hopefully crisp them up and then continue with your recipe.

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    September 21, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    We used pork instead of chicken and it was fantastic! Will definitely make again!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      September 27, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Heather! This is good to know that pork also works for this recipe 😉 So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Velisa Pugh says

    July 21, 2022 at 7:59 pm

    It was delicious. I didn’t have any sesame seed but I did have toasted sesame oil. So I just used that in place of the olive oil. I rolled it in a tortilla and had it with salsa! YUMMY‍

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      August 10, 2022 at 11:01 am

      Thank you, Velisa! So happy you liked the recipe! Love your creative touch to it 😉

      Reply
  5. Nancy says

    June 09, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome, my husband even loved it.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Nancy! So happy you and your husband enjoyed the recipe 😉

      Reply
  6. Tom S says

    May 14, 2022 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe; it is very tasty (I included the red pepper flakes). My one complaint is that, per the recipe, the chicken gets somewhat over-cooked. I recommend just searing the chicken for 1 minute on a side, then proceeding with the recipe as listed. The amount of time that the chicken is in the pan (another 13 minutes total) is more than enough to cook it thoroughly. If not, just let it simmer another couple of minutes. As I have told my wife NUMEROUS times, you can always cook something more, but you CAN’T uncook anything!

    Reply
  7. Deanna says

    May 10, 2022 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Super Amazing! I added hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. I will be making this again! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      May 10, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Deanna! I’m so happy you liked the recipe 😉

      Reply
  8. Yanci says

    November 08, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    A+
    This. Was. So. Good!!!
    Simple and delicious.
    I spiced it up with a small jar of my pineapple/ghost pepper chutney and served it over Instant pot white rice. I’ll definitely make this again.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 11, 2021 at 10:42 am

      Yaay! Thank you so much, Yanci! So happy you liked it!

      Reply
  9. Laurie Rasor says

    July 24, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Have A Good Day

    Reply
    • Ify says

      March 19, 2022 at 12:37 pm

      Tried this and it was so so goood! Served it with coconut rice. Everyone loved it!, even my picky 6yr old. She had one spoon and went; ‘ this sauce is soo good’ and then cleaned her plate out.
      Definitely making this again. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  10. Ksenia says

    June 20, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    This reminds me of sweet and sour chicken, but also feels authentically Hawaiian! It takes me back to my time on the big island.

    Reply
  11. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

    June 20, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    Your recipe is the new addition to my chicken repertoire. Thanks for sharing. Everybody at home loved it!

    Reply
  12. Kushigalu says

    June 20, 2021 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    This chicken sounds so flavorful. What a great recipe to try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Jacqueline Debono says

    June 20, 2021 at 2:32 am

    5 stars
    I loved this Hawaiian chicken. The sauce was so good and like you, I made it a little spicy! Definitely to be repeated soon!

    Reply
  14. AISilva says

    June 18, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    My family is full of chicken lovers and I can practically taste this just from the recipe. I can’t wait to try this, it looks so flavorful and I love the colors!

    Reply
  15. Nicole says

    June 18, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    Yep this is going on my dinner list. This would be perfect with rice.

    Reply
  16. Heather says

    June 15, 2021 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    This is one of favorite weeknight dinners! So simple and delicious. And that sauce is awesome thank you!

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    June 14, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    We absolutely loved this Hawaiian chicken! It was perfect over some coconut rice, and I love how quick it was to prepare.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy says

      June 14, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      The sauce for this chicken looks amazing and thanks for the step-by-steps so I can get this recipe right.

      Reply

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