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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken for a Tropical Family Feast

This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a quick, healthy, and family-friendly dish bursting with tropical flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup preferably low-sugar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
For the Pineapple
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks or canned
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil
For Garnishing
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger over medium heat until bubbly.
  5. Add Pineapple: Stir in fresh pineapple chunks and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return Chicken: Place seared chicken back into the skillet to coat with sauce.
  7. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with extra pineapple sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for enhanced flavor.

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