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Sticky Pineapple Chicken

A deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky pineapple glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Pineapple Glaze
  • 1 cup pineapple juice fresh or canned
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the cornstarch mixture to the glaze and stir well.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious glaze.

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