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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Juicy chicken glazed in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, enriched with the caramel-like richness of brown sugar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned in juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional for spice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and chili flakes. Set aside half for basting.
  2. Marinate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  3. Choose your cooking method: grill, bake at 375°F, or slow cook.
  4. Cook chicken: grill for 6-8 minutes per side, bake for about 30 minutes, or slow cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  5. Add pineapple chunks during the last few minutes of cooking for caramelization.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10g

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