Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals
A delightful meal featuring the sweet combination of brown sugar and pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, canned or fresh
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and pour the sauce over.
- Add pineapple chunks on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner