Description
Experience deliciousness with this easy-to-make 5-Star Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken : Sweet Dinner Idea that’s perfect for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp oil for searing or grilling
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or resealable bag, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken, seal the bag or cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least one hour (ideally overnight).
- Cook the Chicken: Choose your method—grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes; or pan-sear on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg