Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Dish
This Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple with tender chicken, creating a deliciously juicy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh pineapple chunks if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with rice or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg