Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken glazed in a luscious brown sugar and pineapple sauce, balancing sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional for garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium, pour the reserved marinade over the chicken, and add pineapple chunks. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes while the sauce simmers.
- Slice the chicken, drizzle with thickened sauce, and garnish if desired.
Notes
For a lower-sugar version, use a sugar alternative. For gluten-free, ensure to use tamari. You can substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pineapple, brown sugar, dinner, tropical