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.

Fashion Bee
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


joya karmaker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or noodles.


XxflakxX321 4
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


Dark side
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


bebo L Za3im
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Haddye Nyang
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or noodles.


Md Rausul
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


Steady Gold Entertainments
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Haffad Khan
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sinnapu thankavel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or noodles.


Jakari Jones
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This dish was amazing! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.