Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a delicious dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple with savory chicken, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then add to the remaining sauce in the baking dish and stir until thickened.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Sweet Chicken Dish