A delightful recipe that combines the savory goodness of chicken with the sweet, tropical flair of pineapple. This dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir until the mixture starts to simmer and the sugar dissolves.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and continue to stir until the glaze thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the pineapple glaze evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving and spoon extra pineapple glaze over the top.
