Description
A quick and easy skillet recipe that combines sweet caramelized brown sugar with tangy pineapple for juicy, savory-sweet chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and a little salt and pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves into a syrupy glaze.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes per side.
- Pour the pineapple and brown sugar mixture over the chicken. Add the pineapple chunks and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce or reduce the quantity. To decrease sweetness, consider using less brown sugar or adding acidic elements like lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 70mg