Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delightful recipe that combines sweet brown sugar with tangy pineapple for a savory chicken dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Serve the chicken with the thickened sauce on top.
Notes
- Pair with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Allow leftovers to cool before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes