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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken recipe

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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken:
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple tidbits with juice, divided
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add pineapple tidbits with 1/4 cup of juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water. Stir slurry into skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over chicken. Let simmer 2–3 minutes so chicken absorbs flavor.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.