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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 family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Pineapple Glaze
  • 1 cup pineapple juice preferably fresh
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 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

Method
 

Cook 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.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
  2. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the chicken and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the sticky pineapple chicken over rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the pineapple juice and soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.

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