Tangy Pineapple Chicken

Name: Tangy Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Hot cooked rice

Tender chicken in a tangy sauce, topped with pretty pineapple, makes a mouthwatering main dish. The recipe comes from Jean Ecos of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with the thyme, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Cut pineapple rings in half and set aside.
Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons juice until smooth; set aside. Combine the mustard, honey, garlic and remaining pineapple juice. Add to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Stir cornstarch mixture. Gradually add to pan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to pan. Top with pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 351 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Tangy Pineapple Chicken in Taste of Home February/March 1999

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LPHJKitchen

Jan 13, 2019

Love this dish! Very easy to make and has a lot of flavor. I subbed in pineapple chunks and it was very good! I also topped with some diced green onions.
sgronholz

Apr 29, 2015

My husband and I really enjoyed this delicious chicken! The recipe was easy to prepare and something I'll definitely make again. I did use pineapple chunks instead of sliced, but it still made a nice presentation.
scubacas

Jan 27, 2015

Very tasty super easy. I used fresh pineapple and pineapple juice.
AdrianneKathleen

Oct 17, 2014

Delicious! And easy! That's an A+ in my book!
snwilliamson

Jul 20, 2013

This was easy and tasty. Everyone in my family enjoyed it. It will become one of my last minute standbys.
JKvigne

May 20, 2013

The whole family loved it! Very tasty.
vewebber58

Jul 9, 2012

Made this....we loved it.....now in my file of favorites!
blgpts

Jan 30, 2012

wonderful recipe! subbed fresh pineapple & a 6 oz. can of juice for canned pineapple. Added peppers, green onions, and served over saffron rice. Its a keeper.
righter1

Jun 24, 2010

I didn't have Dijon mustard and substituted a smaller amount of honey mustard, and it still turned out good! A nice change of pace from the savory chicken I usually make.
lpeters86

Apr 20, 2010

This recipe is AMAZING! The honey and pineapple compliment each other well; I am always being asked for the recipe.