Description
A quick and tasty dinner featuring chicken cooked in a glossy brown sugar and pineapple sauce that balances sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, plus juice for canned)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lime juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken and sauce: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar (or lime juice), and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until browned. Flip and cook until mostly done.
- Add pineapple and sauce: Toss pineapple into the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir gently and let bubble until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Taste and finish: Adjust seasoning as needed, serving immediately while hot.
Notes
For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or sriracha. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg