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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken – Sweet and Sticky Dinner Recipe
Jessica

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken – Sweet

A sticky, sweet, and savory baked chicken recipe with pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks drained if canned
  • cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
  2. Sear the chicken in olive oil until lightly browned on both sides, then transfer it to a greased baking dish.
  3. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and garlic. Simmer gently.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
  5. Pour most of the sauce over the chicken, add the pineapple chunks, and bake until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Serve hot over rice with extra sauce spooned on top.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Fresh pineapple can replace canned pineapple.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.