Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
- Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking, allowing them to heat through.
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- To make it a complete meal, serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa, and add a side of sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg