Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks or canned pineapple slices
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; stir and bring to a simmer. Add pineapple chunks and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until tender. For a thicker sauce, add a slurry of cornstarch and water, then stir until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for maximum sweetness.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste for desired sweetness.
- Cook on medium heat to prevent burning sugar or scorching sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving for perfect flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free option: use gluten-free soy sauce
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg