Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips
Transport your taste buds to paradise with these irresistible Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips—a vibrant dish bursting with bold, sweet-and-savory flavors! Juicy chicken breast strips are seasoned and seared to perfection, then drenched in a luscious glaze made from tangy pineapple juice, zesty lime, fragrant ginger, and a hint of spicy sriracha. The glaze, thickened to a glossy finish, clings beautifully to the chicken, creating a tantalizing caramelized coating. Garnished with fresh green onions and toasty sesame seeds, these chicken strips make the perfect centerpiece for a tropical-inspired meal. Serve them with fluffy steamed rice or roasted veggies for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or quick entertaining, this recipe promises a tropical escape in just 35 minutes! Keywords: tropical glazed chicken, pineapple chicken, sweet and savory chicken, easy dinner recipes, quick chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Start by cutting the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 inch wide. Season the strips with salt and black pepper.
In a medium bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha sauce to create the tropical glaze.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Sear the chicken strips in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and partially cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the prepared tropical glaze. Let it come to a simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the simmering glaze while stirring continuously. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens.
Return the chicken strips to the skillet and toss them in the thickened glaze. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and well coated in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the glazed chicken strips to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips warm with a side of steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 746 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 4281 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.5 g | ||
| Protein | 284.0 g | 568% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
