Homemade Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
The golden glow of caramelized fruit and savory, tender chicken is a match made in kitchen heaven. This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is the ultimate weeknight "win," offering that irresistible sticky-sweet glaze that mimics your favorite takeout, but with the freshness of home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add the pineapple chunks and garlic to the pan, cooking for 2 minutes until the pineapple is fragrant and slightly softened.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pineapple.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened into a sticky glaze and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice.