Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add it to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add Pineapple: In the same skillet, add the pineapple chunks and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to caramelize.
- Make the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the pineapple. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the sauce. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce and pineapple.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner