Description
Sweet and savory, this Pineapple Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and a flavorful sauce. Serve it over a bed of hot cooked rice for a satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Hot cooked rice
- Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Flatten the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Coat them with flour.
- Brown the Chicken: In a skillet, brown the floured chicken in oil until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Drain the pineapple, saving 1/4 cup of juice. Mix cornstarch with the reserved juice until smooth. Add honey, teriyaki sauce, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add pineapple and chicken to the sauce. Heat through and serve over hot rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
