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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Tropical Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken for Quick Family Dinners

This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a Hawaiian-inspired dish that’s sweet, tangy, and family-friendly, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Choose thighs for juiciness or breasts for leanness.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Enhances flavor while browning the chicken.
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Creates a rich and caramelized sweetness.
  • 0.333 cup Low-sodium soy sauce Provides savory depth.
  • 1 can Pineapple chunks 20 oz with juice.
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar Adds brightness.
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger Optional for added spice.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the glaze.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Enhances overall flavor.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • Red pepper flakes Optional for heat.
For Garnish
  • Chopped green onions Optional for added freshness.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side.
  4. Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, reserved pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Transfer the browned chicken and pineapple chunks into the baking dish, pour the glaze over and mix gently.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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