Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken in a rich brown sugar and pineapple sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or frying pan.
- Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Incorporate the brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and ground ginger into the same skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Add the pineapple chunks into the sauce and stir.
- Place the chicken back into the skillet, coating it well with the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top for a burst of flavor.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and drizzle with extra sauce from the skillet.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa, and a refreshing green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pineapple, Brown Sugar, Easy Recipe, Savory Dish