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Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken Bites

These Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful one-skillet meal that delivers serious flavor in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, diced
For garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the glaze by combining brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth and glossy.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry, season with salt and pepper on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F, about 6-7 minutes total.
  2. Pour the prepared glaze over the cooked chicken and stir continuously until well coated and the sauce thickens.
  3. Add diced pineapple to the skillet, simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the glaze is thick and clinging.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, dry chicken before searing, don't overcrowd the skillet, and use fresh pineapple if possible. This recipe can be customized by swapping chicken for shrimp or adding extra veggies.