Sweet & Sticky Pineapple Bourbon Chicken
A delicious and easy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet pineapple and bourbon glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
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 medium bowl, whisk together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger until combined.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and pour the bourbon mixture over it. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, and let the chicken cook until it’s tender and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
- Serve the chicken hot over a bed of steaming rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal!
Notes
For a thicker sauce, allow the mixture to simmer a little longer after adding the pineapple chunks. If you prefer a kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the sauce.