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Discover the Best Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Recipe Today!

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken! This delightful dish features succulent chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, sweet-and-savory sauce made from brown sugar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce. Each bite offers a burst of tropical flavor that will transport you straight to paradise. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as it becomes a favorite at the dinner table.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 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 (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until combined.
  4. Bring sauce to a simmer; add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  5. Return chicken and pineapple chunks to skillet; stir until well-coated and heated through (about 2 minutes).
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in pineapple juice and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar according to your taste preference.