Sticky Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken
If you’re searching for a dish that embodies comfort and joy while being perfect for any gathering, the Sticky Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed chicken is your answer. This succulent chicken recipe features a sticky glaze made from sweet pineapple and rich brown sugar, resulting in an irresistible flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a festive celebration, this dish shines with its versatility and ease of preparation. With just a few ingredients and steps, you can create a stunning main course that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs boneless sliced chicken
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple slices in juice (juice separated)
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup sparkling grape juice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- Cornstarch mixed with water for slurry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken dry and arrange in the dish, placing pineapple slices among them.
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to boil then simmer until thickened.
- Pour half the glaze over the chicken and bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, coat with remaining glaze, increase oven temp to 425°F, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg