Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Description: This Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken is a delightful adaptation of a classic dish, offering a burst of tropical flavors that will make it seem like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also visually stunning, making it a perfect dish for any occasion!
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Pineapple slices |
| 4 | Boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 1/4 | Garlic cloves |
| 4 | Flour |
| 1/2 | Water |
| 1 | Honey |
| 3/4 | Soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Lime, juice of |
| 1 | Cilantro |
| 1 | Crushed red pepper flakes |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 612.3
- Fat Content: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 68.4mg
- Sodium Content: 2094.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 89.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 68.6g
- Protein Content: 34g
Directions:
-
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together water, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
-
Prepare the Pineapple:
- Cut pineapple slices in half.
-
Sauté the Pineapple:
- In a nonstick skillet, sauté the pineapple slices in oil over medium heat until they are slightly browned. Set aside.
-
Prepare the Chicken:
- Rub the chicken breasts with garlic.
- Dredge the chicken in flour until thoroughly coated.
-
Sauté the Chicken:
- In the same skillet used for the pineapple, sauté the chicken over medium heat in the remaining pan juices until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
-
Simmer in Sauce:
- Rinse or wipe the skillet.
- Pour the honey-soy mixture into the skillet.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 12-15 minutes over low heat, turning the chicken once during cooking. Be careful not to tear the coating.
-
Serve:
- Serve the chicken over rice.
- Arrange snow peas or broccoli decoratively with the sautéed pineapple.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
This Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, with the tanginess of pineapple complementing the succulent chicken perfectly. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends, whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy the taste of the tropics with this delicious recipe! 🍍🍗
