Pineapple Firecracker Chicken

By cindyandmojo

A sweet and spicy pineapple firecracker chicken. This 30 minute meal is studded with sweet mini peppers, fragrant onions, and sweet pineapple chunks, The chicken thighs stays nice and tender and is absolutely delicious. You can cut down on the sugar if you want, but keep in mind this does have a kick to it, and the sugar helps soften that a bit. Adjust according to personal preference.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs Olive Oil
• 2 lbs Chicken Thighs
• 1/4 tsp sesame oil
• 3 Tbs minced garlic
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups sweet mini peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 16 ounces Frozen Dole Pineapple Chunks
• 2 Tbs Sriracha
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tbs Rice Vinegar
• 1 Tbs corn starch
• Green onion
• Red Pepper Flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Cut chicken into even sized pieces.

Heat 3 Tbs olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat

Add minced garlic, chicken, sesame oil, salt and pepper, and cook until just browned about 1-2 minutes

Add onions and peppers to pan and saute for 30 seconds, add in Dole Pineapple Chunks,

Add sriracha, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and rice vinegar.

Bring to a low boil, add chicken back in, and corn starch, stir well and immediately so corn starch doesn't form lumps. it will help the sauce thicken.

Let simmer for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through, and sauce is thickened.

Remove and serve over rice! Garnish with green onion and red pepper flakes if desired

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