Honey Ginger Chicken With Pineapple Recipe

Name: Honey Ginger Chicken With Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 fresh pineapple; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat; 4 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 1 medium onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 red pepper, sliced thinly; 1 green pepper, sliced thinly

Servings: persons

1/2 fresh pineapple
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 red pepper, sliced thinly
1 green pepper, sliced thinly

1
Twist crow off of pineapple, Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Save one half in refrigerator for later use. Remove the core from remaining half and cut fruit from shell with a knife, then into chunks.
2
Pound chicken to 1/2 in thickeness and season with salt and pepper.
3
Warm olive oil in large pan.
4
Add garlic and onion and saute until soft.
5
Add chicken and brown on both sides.
6
Combine water, honey, sherry and add to pan.
7
Cover and simmer for about 8 minutes.
8
Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
9
Mix cornstarch withpineapple juice, lime juice, and peel; stir into pan along with the bell peppers. Cook until sauce boils and thickens.
10
Add pineapple and heat.
11
Spoon over chicken.
12
Serve immediately over brown rice.

415

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 fresh pineapple, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat, 4 garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Honey Ginger Chicken With Pineapple falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Honey Ginger Chicken With Pineapple

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