Chicken with Fresh Pineapple
From: Better Homes and GardensAdd to the tropical feel of this Asian-style chicken dish by garnishing with wedges of fresh pineapple.
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total: 25 mins
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Ingredients
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch squares (1 cup)
4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (1-1/2 cups)
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
Directions
1. Cut chicken into thin, bite-size strips. Set aside.
2. For sauce, in a small bowl combine pineapple juice, orange juice, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
3. Add oil to wok or 12-inch skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat (add more oil if necessary during cooking). Stir-fry garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. Add green sweet pepper and green onions. Stir-fry for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove vegetables from the wok.
4. Add chicken to wok. Stir-fry chicken for 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Push chicken from center of wok. Stir sauce; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to wok. Add pineapple. Stir to coat. Cook and stir about 1 minute more or until heated through. Serve immediately over cooked rice. Sprinkle with cashews. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 359, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 96 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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