Tangy Pineapple Chicken

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Tender chicken in a tangy sauce, topped with pretty pineapple, makes a mouthwatering main dish. The recipe comes from Jean Ecos of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

By Allrecipes Member
Published on August 2, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened sliced pineapple

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Cut pineapple rings in half and set aside. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons juice until smooth; set aside. Combine mustard, honey, garlic and remaining pineapple juice; mix well. Add to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Top with pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (calculated without rice) equals 351 calories, 736 mg sodium, 73 mg cholesterol, 44 gm carbohydrate, 28 gm protein, 8 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 3 fruit, 1/2 fat.