Description
A perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in a comforting chicken dish.
Ingredients
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- 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.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add pineapple chunks and stir into the sauce.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and soak in the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or your favorite grain.
Notes
Searing chicken properly enhances flavor. Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pineapple, brown sugar, dinner, quick recipes, family meal