Best 9 Pineapple Glazed Chicken Breasts With Couscous Pilaf Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Pineapple Glazed Chicken Breasts with Couscous Pilaf, an explosion of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. This main course features tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious pineapple glaze, boasting a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Accompanying this delightful chicken is a fluffy and aromatic couscous pilaf, infused with the vibrant flavors of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and spices. The combination of glazed chicken and pilaf creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings and leave you with a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH JALAPEñO SALSA



Pineapple-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeño Salsa image

Provided by Jill Dupleix

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Pineapple     Spring     Healthy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
3/4 cup 1/4-inch cubes fresh pineapple
3 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons canned sliced jalapeño chiles, drained, coarsely chopped
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin (1 3/4 pounds total)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring pineapple juice, brown sugar, and mustard to boil in small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil until glaze has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, onion, and chiles in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Line baking sheet with foil. Place chicken on sheet and brush with glaze. Bake 15 minutes. Brush again with glaze, then broil until cooked through and golden, watching closely to avoid burning, about 5 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Spoon salsa over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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This pineapple chicken is such a step up from a plain chicken breast. My family thinks the glaze also tastes good over ham. -Mary Ealey, Smithfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce, garlic salt and ginger. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened. , Place chicken in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GLAZED CHICKEN OVER COUSCOUS PILAF



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Serve couscous pilaf topped with chicken and drizzled with orange juice mixture that's ready in just 30 minutes - perfect for a dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup frozen sweet peas (from 9 oz box)
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon apricot preserves or honey
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Place peas, water, salt and ginger in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to medium-­low. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Set oven control to broil. Mix orange juice, preserves and mustard in small bowl. Pour half of mixture (about 2 tablespoons) into another small dish; reserve for topping.
  • Place chicken on rack in broiler pan; brush with about half of remaining orange juice glaze.
  • Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning and brushing with glaze after 5 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Discard any remaining glaze.
  • Stir pilaf lightly with fork; divide evenly onto plates. Top with chicken; drizzle with reserved orange juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

PINEAPPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Bromelain, the group of enzymes in fresh pineapple, is excellent at breaking down the connective tissues in thick, fibrous chicken breasts. In this simple marinade, grated pineapple completely alters the texture of the breast meat, resulting in something that's akin to luscious dark meat. Briefly marinating here is important: Leave it too long and the chicken will fall apart during cooking, becoming shreddy and a little gluey. Fifteen minutes is the sweet spot. The accompanying pineapple salsa is a bright topping for the juicy morsels of aromatic chicken and rice.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch chunks)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh pineapple, including accumulated juices
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cayenne and black pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of this marinade mixture to a separate medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and cilantro. This is your salsa; toss until well mixed and set aside.
  • Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade mixture in the large bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (and no longer).
  • Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any marinade behind, in a single layer so that they don't touch and let cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and top with the reserved pineapple salsa.

PINEAPPLE GLAZED CHICKEN



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When I first made this recipe, I couldn't stop eating, and I don't usually eat large quantities of meat in one sitting. This is a very tasty and fast way to prepare chicken breasts--another great recipe from Cook's Illustrated. You can prevent dry, overcooked chicken breasts by using an instant-read thermometer to check when they're done. This can be garnished with parsley, cilantro, scallions, or chives before serving.

Provided by Velouria

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice (not syrup)
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see note)

Steps:

  • Brown chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown chicken lightly on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
  • Assemble glaze: Drain pineapple chunks, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Whisk reserved pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, curry powder, and cayenne together.
  • Simmer chicken in glaze: Add pineapple juice mixture and pineapple chunks to skillet and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in center and thickest part registers 160 degrees F on instant-read thermometer, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Rest chicken and simmer glaze: Transfer chicken to serving platter, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Return glaze to simmer and cook, uncovered, until thickened slightly and glossy, about 8 minutes.
  • Finish glaze: Add accumulated chicken juices to glaze. Whisk cornstarch and vinegar together until smooth, then whisk into glaze. Continue to simmer glaze until thick and syrupy, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour glaze over chicken, sprinkle with toasted almonds, and serve.
  • Note: To toast the 1/4 cup almonds, put them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Shake the skillet occasionally to prevent scorching and toast until they are lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 8 minutes.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILE GLAZE



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Coming soon to a kitchen near you: an escapist fantasy set under the sun, starring spicy-fruity glazed chicken. (Spoiler alert: Your opinion of pineapple could change forever.)

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Pineapple     Chile Pepper     Dinner     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 1/2-4 pound) chicken, halved
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 fresh pineapple, sliced 1/2" thick
1 serrano chile, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Mix coriander, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture, pressing to adhere; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned and beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and arrange pineapple slices in pan. Place chicken, skin side up, on top. Transfer to oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 40-45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chile, garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and paprika to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until thickened and syrupy, 12-15 minutes; season glaze with salt.
  • When chicken is done, brush with glaze and roast just until glaze is bubbling, about 2 minutes; repeat with any remaining glaze. Transfer chicken and pineapple to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Serve chicken and pineapple with any juices from skillet alongside.

PINEAPPLE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Pineapple Baked Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup drained crushed pineapple
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In ungreased 9-inch square pan, place chicken, skin side up (I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts).
  • Brush with butter.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze.
  • Pour over chicken breasts.
  • Return to oven and continue baking 30 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally until deep golden brown and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1091, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 216.1, Sodium 1225.6, Carbohydrate 125.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 120.5, Protein 62

EASY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN



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When you make this juicy chicken recipe, use the leg quarters for dinner tonight and save the breast portions to make Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing tomorrow.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cut-up whole chickens (2 1/2 pounds each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced pickled jalapenos
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove skin from thighs and drumsticks; reserve breasts for Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing. Season thighs, drumsticks, and wings with salt and pepper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Saute chicken in two batches until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per batch, transferring each batch to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Wipe skillet clean; add pineapple juice, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook over medium heat until syrupy and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken. Add scallions; toss to coat. Serve with white rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 26 g

PINEAPPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH COUSCOUS PILAF



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A wonderful meal that is ready in 25 min.

Provided by Lisa Wiltse

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

PILAF
2 Tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 tsp chicken flavor instant bouillon
3/4 c water
1/2 c uncooked couscous
2 Tbsp sliced green onion (medium)
CHICKEN
1/4 c pineapple preserves
2 tsp sweet hot mustard
2 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1/2 lbs)
2 tsp water

Steps:

  • 1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat bell pepper, bouillon and water to boiling over high heat. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onions; set aside; transfer half of mixtue to a small microwavable bowl.
  • 2. Meanwhile, line broiler pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place chicken breast halves on pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 5 minutes. In small bowl, mix preserves and mustard; transfer half of mixture to a small microwaveable bowl.
  • 3. Turn chicken. Brush chicken with half of preserves mixture; discard any remaining. Broil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
  • 4. * Stir couscous mixture lightly with fork; divide evenly onto 2 individual serving plates. Top each with chicken. Stir water into remaining preserves mixture. Microwave on High 20 to 40 seconds or until warm; spoon over chicken. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions. To avoid bacteria contamination, discard any remaining preserve mixture from bowl used for brushing the chicken
  • 5. Nutritional Information Nutrition Information: 1 Serving (1 Serving) * Calories 410 o (Calories from Fat 40), * Total Fat 4g o (Saturated Fat 1g, * Cholesterol 70mg; * Sodium 360mg; * Total Carbohydrate 63g o (Dietary Fiber 3g, o Sugars 21g), * Protein 31g;

Tips:

  • Use a nonstick skillet: This will help prevent the chicken from sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Sear the chicken breasts over medium-high heat: This will help to create a golden brown crust and lock in the juices.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the chicken breasts until cooked through: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Make the pineapple glaze while the chicken is cooking: This will give the glaze time to thicken and develop its flavors.
  • Brush the pineapple glaze on the chicken breasts during the last few minutes of cooking: This will help to caramelize the glaze and give the chicken a delicious glaze.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with couscous pilaf: This is a light and fluffy side dish that pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory chicken.

Conclusion:

Pineapple glazed chicken breasts with couscous pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, the glaze is sweet and tangy, and the pilaf is light and fluffy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try.

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