Description
A delightful blend of sweet pineapple and savory chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil, chili flakes, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate.
- Choose your cooking method: Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or slow cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy with rice or grilled veggies.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Leftovers store well for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg