Description
This Spicy Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple juice and brown sugar with a kick of heat from sriracha, creating a delicious glaze for tender chicken. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional for Serving:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish or resealable bag, pour the marinade over it, and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–4 hours.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the excess liquid. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely browned.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken cooks, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes. Optionally, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Drizzle the chicken with the spicy pineapple glaze, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This recipe works great with grilled, baked, or air-fried chicken.
- Serve with rice, grilled vegetables, or a tropical slaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh or breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
