Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Name: Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices pineapple; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, slightly pounded; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup flour; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 pinch ground red pepper; minced cilantro (optional); crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

8 slices pineapple
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, slightly pounded
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup flour
1 cup water
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 pinch ground red pepper
minced cilantro (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1
Mix water, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, coconut extract and red pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Cut pineapple slices in half.
4
In a nonstick skillet, saute in oil over medium heat until slightly browned.
5
Set aside.
6
Rub chicken breasts with garlic.
7
Dredge in flour until thoroughly coated.
8
In pan juices, saute chicken over medium heat until browned,about 2 minutes.
9
Turn and brown other side.
10
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
11
Rinse or wipe pan.
12
Note: you don't need to cook the chicken in this step; you're just browning the flour coating so that it sticks to the chicken while it's simmering in the sauce.
13
Cooking the flour also prevents a pasty flavor.
14
Pour honey-soy mixture into pan.
15
Return chicken to pan and simmer in honey mixture for 12-15 minutes over low heat.
16
Turn chicken once during cooking being careful not to tear the coating.
17
Note: Make sure the sauce is only simmering.
18
If the heat is too high, the mixture bubbles vigorously and burns, ruining the flavor of the dish.
19
Serve over rice.
20
Serve with snow peas or broccoli, arranged decoratively with pineapple.
21
Garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and crushed red pepper, if desired.

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* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 slices pineapple, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, slightly pounded, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Quick Caribbean 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.

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Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken

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