Description
A delightful combination of sweet and savory, featuring succulent chicken, caramelized brown sugar, and juicy pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by dicing the fresh pineapple into small pieces. Set it aside for later.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar and soy sauce into the skillet, stirring continuously to combine.
- Toss in the diced pineapple, allowing it to cook with the sauce for 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using coconut sugar instead of brown sugar or swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg