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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Sweet and tangy chicken dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a tropical twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 can pineapple chunks with juice do not drain
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional for thickening
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional red pepper flakes for heat
  • optional chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken chunks and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks with juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir well.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  4. If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
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