Description
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight that combines juicy chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy brown sugar and pineapple glaze. Baked to perfection, this dish not only captivates with its vibrant colors but also enchants with its irresistible flavors. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is simple yet impressive, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish. Pour the sauce over the chicken and add pineapple chunks around it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (75?C).
- For added caramelization, broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve drizzled with remaining sauce alongside rice or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg