Delicious Honey Pineapple Chicken Recipe

This Honey Pineapple Chicken recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken marinated in a mixture of honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices, then baked to perfection. Serve it with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. It's a family-friendly dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Reserve the marinade for later use.
5. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Flip the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking.
6. While the chicken is baking, transfer the reserved marinade to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
8. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling marinade, stirring constantly. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
9. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush it with the thickened sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken.
10. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the chicken is glazed.
11. Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions before serving.
12. Serve the Honey Pineapple Chicken hot with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

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