Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken pieces bathed in a brown sugar pineapple glaze for a punchy sweet-savory vibe and tropical notes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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Salt and pepper, for your taste
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, if you want some heat
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, chopped up
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, juice included
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4 chicken breasts or thighs, no skin or bones
→ Finish & Garnish
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Chopped fresh cilantro for topping
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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When all's cooked, scoop the chicken onto plates. Ladle pineapple sauce over the top and dust with cilantro. Best served hot with some rice or veggies you like.
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Drop your chicken pieces and pineapple into the slow cooker. Pour the marinade on top, cover with the lid, and let it cook for a good 4 to 5 hours set on low. Chicken should be super tender when done.
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Fire up your oven to 375°F (190°C). Get your chicken settled in a baking dish and dump marinade and pineapple over everything. Slide it onto the middle rack for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken's hot in the center (165°F/74°C).
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Heat your grill to medium-high. Wipe extra marinade off the chicken, and grill for 6–8 minutes each side. Brush with leftover marinade here and there. Toss pineapple chunks on the grill too, just until they're a bit brown and sweet.
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Put chicken in a flat dish. Pour marinade over, turning to cover every bit. Pop some wrap on and chill it for at least 30 minutes—go up to 2 hours if you're feeling patient.
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Grab a bowl and toss in brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and olive oil. Hit it with a whisk until it all comes together and looks smooth.
# Additional Notes:
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Leaving chicken soaking in the marinade makes it tastier and juicier. If you have time, keep it in the fridge up to 2 hours for the best result.
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Pick how you wanna cook it—grilling gives a little smoky flavor, baking's simple and easy, and slow cooking makes the chicken fall-apart good.
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Change up sweet or tangy stuff by adding more or less lime juice or soy. Like it spicy? Add more chili flakes or shoot in some sriracha.