Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with the Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, a dish that perfectly melds sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or simply a cozy weeknight meal. The tender chicken, coated in a luscious sauce made from pineapple juice and brown sugar, creates a tropical taste experience that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this flavorful dish in just 35 minutes. Serve it over rice, noodles, or salad for a complete meal that bursts with goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown (5 to 7 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cornstarch mixed with water until thickened (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Add the chicken and pineapple chunks back to the pan; stir to coat and heat through (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions; serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg