Pineapple Chicken

Name: Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional; 4 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 can (8 ounces) DOLE pineapple chunks, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; Hot cooked rice

I've been making this flavorful recipe since a friend gave it to me 30 years ago. Chunks of sweet pineapple, tender chicken and crunchy water chestnuts are coated in a tasty glaze.—Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Ingredients

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (8 ounces) DOLE pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts and ginger; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 349 calories, 12g fat (0 saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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Kendra

Jun 8, 2019

Please don’t make this. This is not good.
JoF123

Sep 3, 2013

Made this for the family and they love it. Our fussy eater even wanted seconds
kirstenund

Oct 27, 2011

Husband and kids love this!
wingsgirl02

Oct 2, 2010

It takes a lot for me to throw away food, but the flavor of this dish was just awful!
JustineB

Apr 10, 2010

Absolutely amazing flavor! My husband and I loved it and can't wait to make it again.