Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken (Printable View)
Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple glaze, hearty bake. A family favorite served over rice or noodles.
# Ingredient List:
→ Poultry
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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
→ Sauce Components
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1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks with juice
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0.5 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
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0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Red pepper flakes, optional, for heat
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Chopped green onions, optional, for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice from the can, rice vinegar, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
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Transfer browned chicken and pineapple chunks to the prepared baking dish. Pour the glaze over and stir gently to distribute evenly.
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and developed a glossy sheen.
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Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
# Supplementary Details:
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Make sure to thoroughly brown the chicken for the best flavor and color. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.