Tangy Hawaiian Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger.
5. Pour sauce over chicken and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
7. Serve warm with additional sauce, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• The traditional Hawaiian dish, lomi lomi salmon, is made with diced tomatoes, onions, and salt.
• Hawaiian cuisine is heavily influenced by its Polynesian and Asian heritage.
• The most popular dish in Hawaii is the plate lunch, which is usually served with two scoops of rice and a protein such as hamburger steak, teriyaki beef, or chicken katsu.
• Hawaiian cuisine is known for its use of tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and papaya.