Description
Get ready to savor the tropical goodness of our Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken! This delightful dish features tender chicken coated in a luscious sauce made from brown sugar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce. The combination of sweet and savory flavors creates a culinary escape to a Pacific island paradise. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Toss in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add cooked chicken and pineapple chunks back into the pan, stirring until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for extra depth. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.