Caramelized Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 10 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with garlic and onion powder.
2. Sear chicken in oil until browned on both sides; set aside.
3. In the same pan, caramelize pineapple chunks.
4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pepper flakes, and water.
5. Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to pan. Cook until sauce thickens.
6. Return chicken to pan and simmer until cooked through.
7. Garnish with parsley. Serve over rice or roasted vegetables.