Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken chunks and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Pour over chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then pour into the skillet to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for best flavor.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for more tenderness.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg