Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- If grilling, preheat your grill on medium-high heat. For baking, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, chili flakes, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour half the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- If grilling, remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, basting with marinade. Grill pineapple slices alongside.
- If baking, transfer marinated chicken to a baking dish, pour remaining marinade over it, and add pineapple chunks. Bake for about 30 minutes, until cooked through.
- If slow cooking, place chicken and pineapple in a slow cooker, pour marinade over, and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with steamed rice or grilled veggies.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor. Feel free to swap ingredients based on availability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg