Asian Chicken Recipe

This easy chicken recipe is on the table in 30 minutes. Light and tasty and perfect for a the family

Course dinner

Cuisine Asian

Keyword asian chicken recipe, pineapple chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings people

Calories 263kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 tbs Olive Oil
4-6 small Chicken Thighs boneless & skinless
1 cup Pineapple Rings
1 cup Zucchini sliced
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp Salt
Optional Garnish-Sliced Green Onions Fresh Lime, Red Pepper Flakes

For the Sauce

2 tbs Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
⅓ cup Pineapple Juice
2 tbs Honey
1 tbs Dijon Mustard
1 tbs Lime Juice

Instructions

Evenly sprinkle the front and back of chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper and salt.
Sautee chicken thighs, over medium high, in olive oil in skillet for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of chicken.
Remove chicken from pan, for later use, leaving the juices.
Stir the soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, mustard and lime juice into the pan. Bring to a boil for 3-5 minutes, then lower heat.
Return cooked chicken thighs to the pan along with the sliced zucchini and pineapple rings. Simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.
Garnish as desired and serve warm with rice or macaroni salad.

Notes

May be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated by microwave for 60-90 seconds.
-May be frozen for up to 4 months in an air tight container or bag. Reheat by stove top or instant pot for 10 minutes on high pressure.

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