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.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Start by cutting the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1 inch wide. Season the strips with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In the same skillet, pour in the prepared tropical glaze. Let it come to a simmer, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the glazed chicken strips to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 9

Serve the Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips warm with a side of steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2152.4

Total Fat 63.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 745.6mg	0%
Sodium 4281.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 86.5g
Protein 284.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231.0mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 467.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.9%

Protein: 53.8%

Carbs: 19.3%