Description
A delightful dish that beautifully combines sweet pineapple and savory bourbon for a memorable family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the diced chicken over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, mix together the bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Combine everything: Pour the sauce over the browned chicken and add in the pineapple chunks.
- Simmer the dish: Let everything simmer for about 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Season it up: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve it right: Serve your chicken over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables.
Notes
For an extra touch, add sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, bourbon, pineapple, quick dinner, family recipe