Sweet & Sticky Pineapple Bourbon Chicken
A quick and delicious chicken dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy bourbon sauce, complemented by juicy pineapple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place it in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the bourbon mixture over the chicken. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and let it cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over steaming rice or alongside fresh vegetables.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. You can also switch proteins or add vegetables to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg