Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Embark on a culinary escape with our irresistible Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe! This dish marries the juicy flavors of tender chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, creating a perfect balance that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The combination of brown sugar and pineapple juice delivers a tantalizing sweet and tangy sauce that elevates this dish to a new level of deliciousness. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal, or use leftovers in wraps and salads. It’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and under 400 calories per serving. Delight your taste buds and make this family-friendly dish tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Pineapple chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
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, about 5-7 minutes each.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet, bring to a simmer, then whisk in a cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Add cooked chicken and pineapple chunks to the sauce, stirring to coat and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg