Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors for a mouthwatering meal. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken breasts glazed in a luscious sauce made from brown sugar, fresh pineapple, and soy sauce. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish impresses with its tropical flair and vibrant taste. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a flavorful dinner that pairs beautifully with rice or fresh vegetables, making it versatile enough for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger. Stir well.
- Add pineapple chunks to the sauce and mix.
- Return chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's well coated in the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 75°C).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg