Description
A delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, this Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is perfect for any occasion and brings a taste of the tropics to your dining table.
Ingredients
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- 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and reserved marinade, cooking for another 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, and serve hot.
- Serve over steamed rice or quinoa.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain juiciness. Use fresh pineapple for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, tropical, sweet and savory, quick recipe, weeknight dinner
