Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of our Best Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, a delightful dish that combines sweetness and savoriness in every bite. This recipe features tender, boneless chicken breast pieces coated in a luscious brown sugar and pineapple glaze that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it comes together quickly and is sure to please the entire family. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh salad for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cooked rice
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour sauce into the skillet; simmer until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Return chicken and pineapple chunks to the skillet; stir to coat with sauce and heat through (2-3 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to substitute fresh pineapple for canned for a fresher taste. Adjust the spice level by increasing red pepper flakes or adding jalapeños.