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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Sweet and savory brown sugar pineapple chicken with a delicious caramelized glaze. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown sugar pineapple chicken, Chocolate Pumpkin Donuts Baked, easy comfort food dinner recipes, easy dinner recipes meal prep, healthy recipes easy dinner on a budget, Meal Planning Family Of Four, Plantain Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and add pineapple chunks.
  6. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the skillet.
  8. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for 2 minutes before serving.