Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
15.25 unit

pineapple chunks

juice packed, drained

0.25 cup

orange juice

2 tbsp

vinegar

2 tbsp

light soy sauce

1 tbsp

cornstarch

0.5 tsp

onion powder

0.25 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

0.38 tsp

ground ginger

1 tbsp

safflower oil

16 unit

frozen broccoli

thawed

1 lb

chicken breast

bite size cut

3 unit

chow mein noodles

Step 1
~2 min

Drain pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Set pineapple chunks aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.

Step 3
~2 min

Preheat a large skillet or wok over high heat.

Step 4
~2 min

Add safflower oil to the hot skillet.

Step 5
~2 min

Stir-fry the thawed broccoli for about 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the bite-sized chicken breast pieces to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 7
~2 min

Push the cooked chicken to the side of the skillet/wok.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir the sauce mixture to ensure the cornstarch is well-distributed. Pour the sauce into the center of the skillet.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook and stir the sauce until it thickens and becomes bubbly. Continue to cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Stir the broccoli back into the skillet, combining it with the chicken and sauce.

Step 11
~2 min

Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 12
~2 min

Add the reserved pineapple chunks to the skillet.

Step 13
~2 min

Cover the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until everything is heated through.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve the hot Hawaiian chicken stir-fry over chow mein noodles or cooked rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.

For a thicker sauce, add a slurry of cornstarch and water at the end of cooking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Egg drop soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii (inspired)

Cultural Significance

Reflects the fusion of Asian and Polynesian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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