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Spicy Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Spicy Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken is a delightful Asian-inspired main course featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and spicy pineapple brown sugar sauce. Balanced with garlic, ginger, and sriracha heat, it makes a perfect flavorful weeknight dinner served over rice and garnished with fresh pineapple chunks and green onions.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Thickening

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Garnishes

  • Sliced green onions (optional)
  • Pineapple chunks (optional)

Serving

  • Cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, bring to a simmer, then cover the pan.
  3. Simmer and Cook: Cook the chicken covered for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the thighs halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. Remove Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside, keeping it warm.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the sauce in the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency.
  6. Coat the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing or spooning the thickened sauce over the thighs to coat them evenly.
  7. Serve: Serve the saucy chicken hot over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and pineapple chunks if desired for extra freshness and flavor contrast.

Notes

  • Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
  • This recipe can be made with chicken breasts or drumsticks as alternatives to thighs.
  • Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely, making this dish great for meal prep.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/spicy-pineapple-brown-sugar-chicken-recipe/