Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple in a flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
For the Sauce
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice do not drain
- 0.5 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional red pepper flakes for heat
- optional chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken chunks and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks with juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice or noodles. Adjust the sweetness and heat to your preference.