Description
This dish is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, featuring juicy chicken coated in a caramelized brown sugar and pineapple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pineapple slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them snugly in a baking dish.
- Pour the pineapple glaze over the chicken, ensuring that each piece is well coated.
- Add pineapple slices on top of the chicken for garnish if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate in the glaze for 30 minutes before baking. Use leftovers in salads or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg