Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delightful dish that effortlessly blends sweet and savory flavors, making it a hit for family dinners or special gatherings. This easy one-pan recipe features succulent chicken breasts smothered in a rich brown sugar and pineapple glaze, creating a mouthwatering experience that everyone will love. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy this tropical-inspired meal any night of the week. Serve it with your favorite sides, from fluffy coconut rice to crisp salads, for a well-rounded dinner that pleases all palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Add pineapple chunks to the sauce and stir gently.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F/75°C).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg