HAWAIIAN CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT

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Delicious chicken smothered in pineapple sauce served with delicious eggplant and peppers!

Provided by countrygrl95

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium lemons, divided
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings in juice, drained and juice reserved
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 large eggplant, cubed
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Zest 1/2 of one lemon, then juice it. Combine zest and juice in a bowl with pineapple juice, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Pour pineapple juice mixture over chicken and lay pineapple rings over top.
  • Add eggplant, bell peppers, and onion to the skillet. Juice remaining lemon over top. Reduce heat to medium and cook until eggplant and vegetables are soft and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 222.1 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

Olajire Damilola
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked just right. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


José Herrera
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda Khanyisile
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken and eggplant were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nana_vibing_ here
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken and eggplant are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious.


Leila Schaefer
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and eggplant. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Adriana Struthers
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I love this recipe! The chicken and eggplant are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


The McRib
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The chicken and eggplant were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Alishba soomro
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Keep Out Town Maintenance and Cleaning Services AUH
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken and eggplant were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ampadu Samuel
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Justin Lindley
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly tender. I loved the sweet and savory sauce, and the jasmine rice was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.