Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, skin removed; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks in own juice; water; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 3 Tbsp. dried onion soup mix; 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs, skin removed
1 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks in own juice
water
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. dried onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken with paprika and pepper.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil.
3
Meanwhile, drain pineapple juice into 2-cup measuring cup.
4
Set pineapple chunks aside.
5
Add water to juice to make 1 1/2 cups liquid.
6
Add brown sugar, soup mix, vinegar and ginger; stir until blended.
7
Pour over browned chicken and bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink when cut along bone.
9
Transfer chicken to a serving platter; cover and keep warm.
10
In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cold water and cornstarch until smooth.
11
Stir into liquid in skillet.
12
Stirring over medium heat, bring to boil and boil for 1 minute.
13
Add pineapple chunks and cook 2 minutes longer or until pineapple is heated through.
14
Pour over chicken.
15
Sprinkle chicken with almonds and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs, skin removed, 1 tsp. paprika, 1/8 tsp. pepper, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Pineapple 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 Chicken

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