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Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Bites

Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of these Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Bites, a simple dish that combines fruity pineapple with rich, caramel-like brown sugar for a quick and tasty meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: JENNIFER GAMBLE

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons hot sauce I use Frank's hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup pineapple canned, diced
  • 2 teaspoons scallions diced, for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add diced 1/2 large onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
    Onion being sauteed in a skillet.
  • While the onion cooks, mix 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons hot sauce, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a small bowl until well combined.
    Seasoning sauce to serve over the chicken
  • Add diced 1.5 pounds chicken breast to the pan and pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened into a glaze.
    chicken being cooked in the skillet.
  • Stir in minced 2 Tablespoons garlic and 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, cooking for 30 seconds to incorporate the flavors. Remove from heat.
    Pineapple chunks in the skillet.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of rice garnished with 2 teaspoons scallions and 2 teaspoons sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
    brown sugar pineapple chicken served over rice.

Notes

Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce for maximum flavor.
While optional, toppings like scallions and sesame seeds enhance the dish’s flavors and visual appeal.
Increase the amount of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for a spicier dish.
Substitute chicken for tofu or a hearty vegetable like cauliflower.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg