HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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Who says you can't have a taste of the tropics on a weeknight? "A good friend gave me this recipe a year ago and I have made it many times since then. My husband and three sons rave about it." - Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium green pepper, cut into rings
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece, at a time, and shake to coat. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, bouillon and ginger. Drain pineapple into a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough cold water to juice to measure 1-1/4 cups. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce. Gradually whisk into sugar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Pour sauce over chicken; top with green pepper and reserved pineapple. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tequila Brown
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Muneeb Urehman
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I love that this dish can be made in one pan.


Tala Wassem
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This dish is so versatile.


Salamatu Sankoh
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success.


Emma Mugisha
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Seleka Gathercole
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the sweet pineapple and the savory chicken.


ma3i3_xp
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This dish is also great for meal prep. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Julian Frausto
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I've also made this dish in the slow cooker. It's a great way to have a delicious meal ready when you get home from work.


Ashley Rojas
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I like to add a little bit of heat to this dish by adding some diced jalapeño peppers.


mel s
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I've made this dish with both fresh and canned pineapple. Both are delicious, but I prefer the fresh pineapple.


Sudip Dhami
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Loyda Luna
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I love that this dish can be made in one pan. It makes cleanup a breeze.


Karam Ali
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with chicken, pork, and even tofu. It's always delicious.


Khaza Rafik
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Tom “TOMMY” M
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the sweet pineapple and the savory chicken.


Shaki wa Cedra
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Kandy Ee
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Luke Smart
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


America Smith
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This was absolutely amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.