Description
Sticky Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a luscious sauce made from fresh pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic, creating an irresistible glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish is not just delicious but also visually appealing, making it a showstopper on any table. Serve it alongside steamed rice or crisp vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg