Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and return chicken to the skillet, coating well with sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg