Tangy Pineapple Chicken

Categories: Chicken | Poultry

Ingredients:

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 green pepper
  • 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened sliced pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 green onions
  • Hot cooked rice

Preparation:

  • 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 10-15 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.
First Made:
2008-01-14




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