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Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken Recipes
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This quick and delicious recipe for pineapple chicken adds the rich flavors of mustard, honey and pineapple to this easy chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Pinch each of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 twenty ounce can unsweetened pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with the thyme, salt and pepper. Add the oil to a large skillet and cook the chicken over medium high heat until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
  2. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. Cut pineapple into chunks and set aside.
  3. Mix up cornstarch and 2 tablespoons juice until smooth and set aside. Mix the mustard, honey and remaining pineapple juice, pour it into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer everything up for 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil. Whisk it for 2 minutes or until the sauce is nice and thickened.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet along with the pineapple and give everything a good stir.  Divide among plates and serve!

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Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/pineapple-chicken/