Description

An easy baked chicken dinner with a sweet pineapple and brown sugar glaze balanced by savory soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. A perfect sweet and savory family meal.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Pat chicken dry. In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oil, chili flakes (if using), and lime juice.
Place chicken and pineapple in a dish/bag. Pour most of marinade over, reserving some. Marinate 30 min+.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange chicken and pineapple in a greased baking dish. Pour dish marinade over.
Bake for 25-30 min. Baste with reserved marinade. Bake 10-15 more min until chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest 5 min. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice.

Notes

For a thicker glaze, simmer reserved marinade in a saucepan for 5 minutes while chicken bakes.
Chicken thighs are more forgiving and juicier.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
For grilling: Cook 6-8 min per side, basting often.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 700
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 85