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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Tropical Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken for Quick Family Dinners

This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken combines sweet and tangy flavors for a quick and delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs keep moisture better than breasts.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch No direct substitute for thickness.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark can be used based on preference.
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger is preferred for potency.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for bolder flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat, omit for milder flavor.
For the Pineapple
  • 1 can Pineapple Chunks Substitute fresh pineapple if desired.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be substituted.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Optional; can be replaced with chives or omitted.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Toss chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and brown the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth to make the glaze.
  5. In the greased baking dish, arrange the browned chicken and pineapple chunks, pour the glaze over, and bake covered for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  7. Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Thighs are juicier than breasts, don’t rush browning, and consider making a larger batch for leftovers as the flavors deepen overnight.

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