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A vibrant plate of caramelized pineapple chicken featuring golden-brown crispy chicken pieces topped with juicy pineapple chunks, drizzled with a glossy brown sugar sauce, garnished with green herbs, and served on a white plate with colorful vegetables in the background, styled for an inviting home-cooked meal.

Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

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A quick and tasty brown sugar pineapple chicken recipe featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory glaze, topped with roasted pineapple chunks, and garnished with fresh herbs.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  4. While chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by combining brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet with chicken and add pineapple chunks.
  6. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens and pineapple is caramelized.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Notes

  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Nut-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg