Go Back
–+ servings
brown sugar pineapple chicken

Sweet and Tangy Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Delight

A delightful brown sugar pineapple chicken recipe that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or Thighs For a vegetarian option, substitute with marinated tofu or tempeh.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned in juice.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium is healthier.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with preferred cooking oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional for heat.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped for garnish.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or oven or slow cooker
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and olive oil to create a flavorful marinade. Add your chicken and ensure fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium heat, oven to 375°F (190°C), or slow cooker to low.
  3. Cook the chicken according to your method: Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, bake for 25-30 minutes until juices run clear, or slow cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. In a saucepan, pour the remaining marinade and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.
  5. Taste and adjust the sauce with more lime juice or soy sauce as needed. Optionally, add chili flakes for heat.
  6. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with steamed rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or fresh salad. Adjust seasoning to personal taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!