Description
Embark on a tropical culinary adventure with our Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe! This dish combines the savory richness of chicken with the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple and brown sugar, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick, easy to prepare, and requires just one pan for minimal cleanup. Serve it over fluffy rice or stir-fried noodles for a delightful meal that both kids and adults will love. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures, this dish is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
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 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 until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour sauce into the same skillet; bring to a simmer. Whisk in cornstarch slurry until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Add chicken and pineapple chunks back to the pan; stir to coat and heat through (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg