Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, where succulent chicken breasts are enveloped in a sticky, sweet brown sugar glaze and paired with juicy pineapple. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues, delivering a burst of flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or alongside grilled vegetables for a complete meal that’s as vibrant as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the pineapple and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Add pineapple chunks to the skillet; reduce heat to medium. Cook until pineapple caramelizes (about 5 minutes).
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and let it thicken slightly.
- Serve the chicken topped with pineapple and drizzled with sauce over rice or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the marinade. - Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.