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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

A deliciously sweet and savory chicken dish with pineapple and brown sugar, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into chunks
  • 1 can pineapple chunks with juice 20 oz can, do not drain
  • 100 g brown sugar light or dark
  • 80 ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 30 ml rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 30 ml olive oil for frying
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper season to taste
  • optional red pepper flakes for heat
  • optional chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken chunks and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks with juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir well.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.