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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Savory Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken for Tropical Nights

Experience the tropical flavors of Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken - a quick, savory dish perfect for any dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts/thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the chicken
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Pineapple
  • 1 can pineapple chunks (with juice) or fresh pineapple chunks
Seasoning Essentials
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional red pepper flakes for heat
  • optional chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken for about 4 minutes per side.
  4. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch to make the glaze.
  5. Combine browned chicken in the baking dish with pineapple chunks, pour the glaze over, and bake covered for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until glaze is thick and caramelized.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep enthusiasts.

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