Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of our Best Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken and a sweet, tangy glaze. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can serve up a mouthwatering meal that pleases the whole family. The luscious combination of brown sugar and pineapple juice creates a rich sauce that envelops juicy chicken breast chunks, making each bite a flavorful experience. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite veggies for a balanced and satisfying dinner that transports your taste buds to a sunny paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice
- Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Toss chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken in batches and cook until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet; simmer while stirring until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked chicken and any pineapple chunks; cook until heated through (2-3 minutes).
- Serve over rice with optional garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg