Yard House Maui Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Make this Yard House Maui Pineapple Chicken Recipe at home with tender marinated chicken, fresh pineapple, ginger, garlic, and a sweet-savory sauce. This easy copycat-style pineapple chicken takes about 15 minutes of prep plus marinating and makes a flavorful restaurant-inspired dinner without complicated ingredients. Serve this Yard House-inspired chicken with jasmine rice, coconut rice, or your favorite grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove minced
- About ½ inch fresh ginger grated
- 3 to 6 slices fresh pineapple
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1 - Prepare the Chicken: Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a large bowl, making sure the pieces are separated enough for the marinade to coat them evenly.
- Step 2 - Make the Pineapple Marinade: Add the pineapple juice, coconut aminos, maple syrup, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger to the bowl with the chicken. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Step 3 - Marinate the Chicken: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the pineapple, coconut aminos, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger flavors have time to soak into the chicken.
- Step 4 - Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. Let the oil heat for about 1 minute before adding the chicken.
- Step 5 - Cook and Brown the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet along with the marinade. Cook for about 10 minutes on each side, making sure both sides brown nicely. Continue cooking until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Step 6 - Brown the Fresh Pineapple: Just before removing the cooked chicken from the skillet, add the fresh pineapple slices. Brown the pineapple for about 1 minute, allowing the surface to caramelize slightly while keeping it juicy.
- Step 7 - Serve the Pineapple Chicken: Remove the chicken and browned pineapple from the skillet and serve while hot. Spoon any remaining flavorful pan juices over the chicken if desired.