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Mediterranean Sticky Pineapple Ginger Chicken in a skillet.

Mediterranean Sticky Pineapple Ginger Chicken

A vibrant, one-pan meal that fuses tropical sweetness with Mediterranean heart-healthy principles. Tender chicken thighs are glazed in a honey-ginger sauce and served alongside caramelized pineapple and nutty brown rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple cubed
  • 1 cup Brown Rice uncooked
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 3 tbsp Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger grated,
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced,
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch.
Garnish:
  • Green onions Fresh parsley.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Rice: Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown chicken pieces until cooked through (6-8 mins). Remove chicken.
  3. Char Pineapple: Add pineapple to the same pan. Sear for 3 mins until edges are charred.
  4. Make Sauce: Whisk glaze ingredients in a bowl. Pour into the skillet with pineapple.
  5. Thicken: Simmer sauce for 2 minutes until thick and glossy.
  6. Combine: Return chicken to the pan. Toss to coat. Serve over brown rice.

Notes

  • Caramelization Key: For maximum flavor, let the pineapple char undisturbed in the pan for 2–3 minutes to develop those smoky, sweet edges.
  • Sauce Texture: Always whisk cornstarch into the cold glaze ingredients before adding to the pan to ensure a perfectly smooth, glossy finish without clumps.
  • Substitutions: You can use chicken breast if preferred; just reduce the searing time by 1–2 minutes per side to keep them juicy.
  • Serving Suggestion: Pairs beautifully with a crisp cucumber salad or a side of whole wheat pita to soak up the extra glaze.