Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms a simple chicken dish into an extraordinary meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, and fresh pineapple. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Not only does it appeal to adults with its rich flavor profile, but the sweetness from the pineapple also makes it kid-friendly. Serve it over jasmine rice or alongside a fresh salad for a well-rounded dining experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this incredible ultimate recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
- Add pineapple chunks to the sauce; stir well.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar.