Easy Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken
A delightful recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 to 8 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs Use breasts if you prefer, but reduce the cooking time slightly.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar This is the key to the sticky glaze!
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (undrained) We need that juice for the sauce!
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adds savory depth to balance the sweet.
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay out the chicken thighs and season them generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Cooking
- In the skillet, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the ketchup and brown sugar.
- Pour in the crushed pineapple (juice included) and whisk in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, drizzling the sticky sauce over each piece.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Double the sauce for extra rice drizzling. For marination, consider using salt, pepper, and soy sauce for extra flavor.