Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the tropical tang of pineapple, creating a meal that is both comforting and exciting. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal prep time and just one skillet for cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can pineapple chunks (20 oz)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the seasoned chicken for about 4 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish and pour pineapple chunks and glaze over it.
- Bake covered for 25–30 minutes until cooked through; then uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes for caramelization.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg