Description
Discover the delightful harmony of sweet and savory flavors with our Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe. This dish features tender chicken coated in a luscious brown sugar pineapple sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, special occasions, or meal prep. With its tropical flair and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles, or use it as a filling for tacos—this versatile dish fits any occasion!
Ingredients
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat evenly with cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and whisk in a cornstarch slurry until thickened (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Return chicken and pineapple chunks to the pan; stir until well coated and heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for about 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by modifying the amount of brown sugar based on your preference. Experiment with adding colorful veggies like bell peppers during cooking for extra nutrition.