Description
A sweet and tangy glazed chicken dish with brown sugar and fresh pineapple, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a small gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice or fresh salad for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden on both sides.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce, mixing to coat the chicken.
- Add the pineapple chunks and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and caramelized.
- Serve hot with rice or a fresh salad.
Notes
For best results, cut the chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking. Fresh pineapple is recommended for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg