Description
This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe combines sweet and savory flavors for a delicious meal that’s easy to make. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful brown sugar and pineapple sauce, creating a dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice (drained, juice reserved)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and grated ginger if using. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking to thicken.
- Serve: Once the sauce is thick and glossy, remove from heat. Serve chicken topped with pineapple and sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- You can also make it in a slow cooker—just cook on low for 4–5 hours and thicken the sauce at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
