Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken Recipe

Name: Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fresh apricots, pitted and diced; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 cup dark rum; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pinch ground white pepper; salt to taste; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

2 fresh apricots, pitted and diced
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup dark rum
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground white pepper
salt to taste
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped

1
Place the pineapple and its juice and the apricots into a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Place the chicken into the skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice.
4
Cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir the butter and orange zest into the skillet, then when the butter is melted, pour in the rum.
6
Carefully light with a match, and let the mixture burn until the flame goes out.
7
Stir in the blended pineapple and apricot mixture, brown sugar, onion powder, ginger, salt and pepper.
8
Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
9
Add the red and yellow bell peppers, and simmer until the peppers are hot, but still crisp.
10
Remove from heat, and serve.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fresh apricots, pitted and diced, 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken 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.

Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken

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