Description
A delightful fusion of sweet pineapple and savory chicken, this Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and ginger if using, and stir to combine.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes to soften pineapple and thicken.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add to sauce, stirring gently and simmering for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
To customize, try swapping in other fruits like mango or peach, and for spice, add red pepper flakes. Ensure the sauce strikes a balance between sweet, salty, and tangy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pineapple, brown sugar, weeknight dinner, savory, sweet
