Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors all in one skillet. Juicy chicken breasts are seared until golden, then simmered in a sticky brown sugar–soy glaze with pineapple and warm ginger. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that feels special enough for guests but simple enough for weeknights.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
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½ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger. Stir until combined.
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Add pineapple chunks and stir into the sauce.
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Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra sauce.
Notes
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger. Stir until combined.
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Add pineapple chunks and stir into the sauce.
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Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra sauce.