Description
A flavorful and comforting dish combining succulent chicken with the sweetness of brown sugar and tropical pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, preferably in its own juice)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and assemble your ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to create a marinade.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the chicken and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of fluffy, steamed rice.
Notes
For a twist, add cinnamon for a seasonal flavor or fresh herbs for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg