Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, a delightful dish that marries savory chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich sauce made from brown sugar and pineapple juice, balanced with soy sauce and a touch of ginger. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up this flavorful meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Enjoy it over steamed rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and thicken by simmering on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken along with pineapple chunks to the skillet; stir until well coated and heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg