Chicken And Vegetables With Pineapple Food

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter. When the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken, bell peppers and the whites of the scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, chile paste, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice to a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake until mixed thoroughly, then set aside.
• Mix together the fried onions, peanuts, sesame seeds and chile-lime seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside.
• When the chicken has cooked through, add the drained pineapple and stir to combine. Give the sauce a final shake and add it to the skillet. Allow the sauce to come to a boil and thicken, about 1 minute.
• Serve over the rice, garnishing with the peanut mixture and reserved scallion greens.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine chicken and soy sauce; mix to coat evenly. Add carrots, water chestnuts and reserved pineapple juice. Stir to combine.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice in water as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sweet-and-sour sauce, cornstarch and gingerroot; stir until well blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Add pea pods, onions and pineapple chunks; stir gently to mix. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender. Serve chicken mixture over rice.

PINEAPPLE VEGGIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring twice. Drain; set chicken aside. In the same dish, combine the peppers, celery, onion and peas. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once., Combine gravy, soy sauce and ginger; stir into the vegetables. Add pineapple and chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice. Serve over rice if desired.

CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, mix pineapple juice, cornstarch and ginger until smooth. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and molasses., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; close bag and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan; discard cooking juices., Stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan. Add reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chicken pieces in a heavy bottomed saucepan or casserole. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Top the chicken with the pineapple chunks, pineapple juices, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and sherry, and pour evenly over the top of the chicken. Add chicken stock, if needed, to cover the chicken pieces with liquid. (If you use canned pineapple chunks, the pineapple juice can be used instead of the chicken stock).
• Cover loosely and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce is reduced, about 45 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
• Transfer the chicken, fruit and vegetables to individual plates and sprinkle with the almonds. Serve over rice and pour the sauce over the top.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add the vegetables; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in pineapple and reserved soy sauce mixture; heat through. Serve with rice.

PINEAPPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cayenne and black pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of this marinade mixture to a separate medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and cilantro. This is your salsa; toss until well mixed and set aside.
• Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade mixture in the large bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (and no longer).
• Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any marinade behind, in a single layer so that they don't touch and let cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes more.
• Serve the chicken over rice and top with the reserved pineapple salsa.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add the chicken; brown lightly on all sides; transfer chicken to a plate.
• Add the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet; season with salt and pepper; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until softened; remove pan from heat.
• Layer half the vegetables and half the pineapple chunks over the bottom of a 2 to 2 1/2 quart lightly greased casserole dish.
• Arrange chicken pieces over the vegetables and pineapple.
• In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and honey; brush the chicken with this mixture.
• Layer the remaining vegetables and pineapple over the chicken.
• Mix the pineapple juice and wine together; pour evenly over the top.
• Cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until the chicken is tender.