Tangy Pineapple Chicken Food

TANGY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

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.

TANGY HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a glass or plastic dish with a lid, combine the pineapple with its juice, soy sauce, onion powder, sugar, lemon juice, barbeque sauce, and curry powder. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Place the chicken into the mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts onto the grate, and grill until the meat is no longer pink inside. Brush occasionally with the pineapple sauce. Chicken should take about 7 to 10 minutes on each side.
• Put the four cups water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and rice. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. In a separate pan, heat the marinade over medium heat until boiling. Simmer for about 5 or 10 minutes, then remove from heat, and set aside.
• Serve the chicken on a bed of rice with the sauce covering it, or to the side.

TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with mangoes, onion, red pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture, rice and green onions.

EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centre, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup and is the consistency of thick syrup. Set the sauce aside.
• Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any liquid, then add the sauce to the skillet and stir until combined. Add the pineapple and cashews if using; cook, stirring, for an additional 1 minute. Serve the chicken on a bed of rice.

TANGY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil.
• Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Cut the pineapple rings in half and set aside.
• Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons juice until smooth; set aside.
• Combine mustard, honey, garlic and remaining pineapple juice; mix well. Add to pan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil.
• Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan.
• Top with pineapple and heat through. Serve over rice.

SPICY PINEAPPLE MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Puree pineapple, jalapenos and garlic in blender until almost smooth. Add pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro and lime peel and process until blended. Pour marinade into large glass baking dish. Add chicken, turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
• Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade.
• Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into small bowl. Whisk in honey. Brush mixture over chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until cooked through, turning frequently and basting with honey marinade, about 30 minutes.

SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 of oil in large skillet over medium high heat; add onions.
• Stir fry until onions start to brown.
• Remove to plate and cover.
• Add remaining oil to skillet.
• Salt and pepper chicken.
• Place chicken in skillet and brown well on all sides.
• Strain 1/4 cup syrup from pineapples and set aside.
• Pour remaining syrup into skillet with chicken, reserving pineapples for later.
• Add vinegar, garlic chili pepper sauce and fish sauce to skillet.
• Mix sauce together and bring to a boil.
• Turn down to a simmer and cook chicken through (turning chicken once or twice to coat with sauce).
• Remove chicken to plate with onions and re-cover.
• Turn heat to high and add peas and pineapple chunks.
• Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch into reserved pineapple syrup until smooth.
• Add to skillet and bring to a boil.
• Add chicken and onions with accumulated juices back to skillet.
• Cook until sauce turns translucent and all ingredients are combined.
• Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles or rice almondine.
• Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE MOJO CHICKEN WITH TANGY AVOCADO CREAM

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in large non-metallic dish or resealable plastic bag.
• Place marinade ingredients in bowl and whisk until well combined.
• Reserve 1/4 cup marinade, cover and refrigerate.
• Pour remaining marinade over chicken, cover or seal bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat grill and lightly coat grill rack with oil or cooking spray.
• To prepare Avocado Cream, place avocado in bowl and mash.
• Add juices, jalapeno peppers, sour cream and seasonings.
• Stir until combined and smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Remove chicken from marinade, drain and discard marinade.
• Place chicken on prepared grill about 4 to 6 inches from heat source.
• Grill about 7 minutes per side or until temperature on meat thermometer reaches 160ºF and juices run clear when pierced with fork.
• Baste occasionally with reserved 1/4 cup marinade during grilling.
• To serve, place chicken breasts on serving platter.
• Spoon Avocado Cream on each and garnish with a sprinkling of cilantro, if desired.
• **Cook time does not include marinating time of 2 to 24 hours.