Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Embark on a tropical culinary adventure with our delicious Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe. This dish beautifully combines savory chicken with the sweetness of brown sugar and tangy pineapple, creating a delightful flavor experience that transports your taste buds to a sunny paradise. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe can be ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles, and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
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 ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Toss in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown, then remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cornstarch slurry until thickened (2 to 3 minutes).
- Add chicken and pineapple back into the skillet; stir to coat and heat through (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg