EASY SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN

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Tangy pineapple and peppers, tender chicken and sweet marmalade make a delicious combo. The chili powder and picante sauce add zip. -Cassandra Corridon, Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1-1/3 cups orange marmalade
1 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pineapple, marmalade, picante sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; set aside. Sprinkle remaining chili powder over chicken. , In a large skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear. Reduce heat; add the pineapple mixture. Cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Brock Wegener
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Bal bahadur Gurung
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Jackson Cedric
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I'm not a big fan of sweet and spicy dishes, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet or spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


brandi Snook
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be makin


Muhammed Ali
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Shoppn Mia
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


M Yaseen Ali
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I'm not a big fan of sweet and spicy dishes, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet or spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Arfin Munnaj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be makin


gift chidera
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


A_Z Gaming
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Jeziel Reyes
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I'm not a big fan of sweet and spicy dishes, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet or spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Khalid Arain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be makin


Arslan YT PUBG
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Muzammil Sakhidad
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Sofita Rani
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Anussa Modrick
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Kueen Nunu
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Yeakub
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.