Description
This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe combines sweet and savory flavors for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and brown sugar, allowing the sugar to dissolve and create a syrupy sauce.
- Pour in the soy sauce and mix well to combine all ingredients.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Plate the chicken with a generous amount of sauce on top.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg