Description
A sweet and savory dish featuring chicken marinated in brown sugar and pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag and pour marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and sear each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and pour remaining marinade over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Can be grilled instead of baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken