Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
This dish combines savory chicken with the sweet tang of pineapple, creating a harmonious flavor that impresses at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and olive oil until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- For baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade and pineapple over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, basting with marinade after flipping. Grill pineapple during the last 4 minutes.
- For slow cooking: Place the chicken and pineapple in the slow cooker, pour the marinade over, and cook on low for 4-5 hours until tender.
Notes
Marinating longer yields richer flavors; consider letting the chicken sit in the marinade for 2 hours or more. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg