Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
Treat your taste buds to a delightful experience with this Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. This dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious, caramelized glaze made from brown sugar and pineapple juice, creating a mouthwatering treat that’s ideal for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. The juicy pineapple chunks enhance the flavor profile while adding a tropical twist. Quick to prepare and satisfying, this meal is sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams cooked chicken, diced
- 1 can (570 grams) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 60ml juice)
- 110 grams brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 60 ml reserved pineapple juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, reserved pineapple juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Arrange diced chicken and drained pineapple in the baking dish.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken and pineapple; stir gently to coat evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until heated through and caramelized on the edges.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg