Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken – Easy Dinner Recipes
This brown sugar pineapple chicken is a flavorful twist on classic dinner recipes—perfect for busy weeknights and loaded with sweet and tangy goodness.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken in a greased baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Pour the pineapple mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the baking dish and set aside.
- Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat until thickened.
- Spoon the thickened pineapple glaze over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides like rice or vegetables.