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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Tropical Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken: Sweet Bliss Awaits

Delicious Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a tropical twist on dinner that your family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs retain moisture, breasts offer a leaner option
For the Glaze
  • 20 oz Pineapple Chunks with Juice Don't drain for a sweet glaze
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Light for mild sweetness, dark for richer flavor
  • 0.33 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Adds umami flavor
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Or use apple cider vinegar as substitute
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Or 1 tbsp fresh grated
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Essential for thickening the glaze
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Use to brown the chicken
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances flavor profile
  • Salt and Pepper Season to taste
Optional Additions
  • Red Pepper Flakes For a hint of heat
  • Chopped Green Onions For garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side.
  4. Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  5. Transfer browned chicken to the baking dish, add pineapple chunks and juice, and pour glaze over.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes and garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep.

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