Spicy and Sticky Pineapple Chicken

I am a HUGE fan of hot sauces and different seasonings. This year for Christmas I asked for the Bravado 4-pack which included a pineapple habanero hot sauce and a recipe for pineapple chicken. I wasn't going to make it but pineapples were on sale and I am so glad I did.

Ingredients:

• 1 - Pineapple, whole

• 1.5 oz - Bravado Spice Pineapple & Habanero Hot Sauce or other pineapple habanero hot sauce of your chosing

• 1 1/2 lb - Boneless chicken, cubed

• 1 1/2 tsp - Sesame oil

• 3 Tbsp - Soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp - Minced garlic

• 1 Tbsp - White sesame seeds

• 3 Tbsp - Brown sugar

• 1 Tbsp - Diced jalapeño

• 1 Tbsp - Rice Vinegar

• 1 1/2 c - Cooked white rice

• 2 tsp - Black pepper (optional)

• 1/4 c - Chopped green onion (garnish)

Cooking:

1. Cut the pineapple in half and hollow out each half with a spoon. Discard the core, and cube the rest into 3/4 in. cubes. Set the hollowed out pineapple halve aside for plating

2. Cube the chicken into 1 in. cubes and lightly brown in a well oiled wok or skillet on medium-high heat

3. Add the pineapple chunks and lightly brown them

4. When the chicken is browned on at least two sides, add minced garlic, jalapeño, and pineapple chunks and cook until softened

5. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and Pineapple & Habanero Hot Sauce

6. Stirring regularly, cook until the sauce has begun to thicken. Make sure the chicken pieces are well coated in the sauce that forms.

7. While the mixture cools slightly, spoon half of the cooked rice into each half of the pineapple, then top with the sticky pineapple chicken.

8. Enjoy!