Pineapple-Mango Chicken Recipe

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Combining pineapple, mango and spices makes a sauce for chicken that is such a unique recipe and a favorite of so many friends and family. We like to grill the chicken with vegetable kabobs. —Kim Waites, Rutherfordton, North Carolina

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Pineapple-Mango Chicken Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups undrained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until sauce is thickened and raisins are plumped, stirring occasionally. Stir in mangoes; heat through. Set aside.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with sauce and rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast with 2/3 cup sauce (calculated without rice) equals 350 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 369 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Pineapple-Mango Chicken in Taste of Home April/May 2012, p56