Description
Discover the mouthwatering recipe for Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, a sweet and savory Chinese-inspired dish perfect for weeknights or special gatherings. Juicy chicken cubes simmered in a luscious brown sugar and pineapple sauce make this meal irresistibly delicious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple chunks. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add to the sauce to thicken. Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a firmer texture and vibrant flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar according to taste.
- Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.
- For added crunch, include sliced bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg