Ingredients:
- 680g (1.5 lbs) chicken thighs
- 30ml (2 tbsp) neutral oil
- 3g (1/2 tsp) sea salt
- 1g (1/4 tsp) cracked black pepper
- 30g (1/4 cup) cornstarch
- 240ml (1 cup) unsweetened pineapple juice
- 80ml (1/3 cup) low sodium soy sauce
- 30ml (2 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 50g (1/4 cup) dark brown sugar
- 15g (1 tbsp) fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Sriracha
- 300g (2 cups) fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1/2 large red onion
- 2 green onions
- 5g (1 tsp) sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Pat the 680g of chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss the chicken in a bowl with 30g of cornstarch, salt, and pepper until every piece is evenly dusted and matte.
- Combine the 240ml pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
- Heat 30ml oil in your skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- Add the red onion and bell peppers to the same pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are slightly charred but still crisp.
- Toss in the 300g of fresh pineapple chunks and cook for 2 minutes until they start to caramelize and smell sweet.
- Pour the prepared liquid mixture into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce turns velvety and thick.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1 minute until the meat is fully coated and glistening.
- Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds until it looks like a restaurant dish.