Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and ground ginger; stir until smooth.
- Add pineapple chunks to the sauce mixture.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should read 165°F).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg