Yard House Maui Pineapple Chicken Recipe
If you love tropical flavors this Yard House Maui Pineapple Chicken recipe is for you. It combines sweet pineapple with savory chicken for a perfect balance. Learning how to make Yard House Maui Pineapple Chicken at home is very easy.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American-Asian Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (flattened slightly)
- 1 cup pineapple juice canned or fresh
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium is best
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 fresh pineapple sliced into rings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk the pineapple juice and soy sauce together. Add the brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. This liquid will give the chicken all its flavor.
Make the Glaze
Pour half of the unused marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for five minutes. The sauce should become thick, glossy, and very dark.
- Use Chicken Thighs: Thighs are harder to overcook and stay very moist.
- Extra Spice: Add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Canned Pineapple: If you cannot find fresh, canned slices work just fine.
- Honey Swap: Use honey instead of brown sugar for a different kind of sweetness.
- Vegetable Boost: Add bell peppers and red onions to the pan for extra crunch.
- Rice Choice: Serve over jasmine rice to soak up all that extra sauce.
Keyword Yard House Maui Pineapple Chicken Recipe