Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe! This tropical dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious sauce made from brown sugar and fresh pineapple juice, offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only straightforward to prepare but also delivers vibrant taste that will please both kids and adults. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that transports your taste buds straight to an island paradise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 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
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet, simmering gently. Whisk in cornstarch slurry until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add chicken and pineapple chunks back into the pan, stirring to coat well (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg