Pineapple Chicken Skillet
Created by KittenCal on January 24, 2012
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 22m
- Recipe #4311
Ingredients
- 4 (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- Salt & ground pepper
- Garlic powder
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
- Oil, as needed for browning
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or more)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Cooked rice
How to Make
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Step 1: Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice (discarding remaining juice or save for another use). Set the juice and pineapple aside.
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Step 2: Lighty season the chicken cubes with salt, pepper and garlic powder (use as much as you like). Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet. Add in chicken cubes tossing with two spatulas until JUST cooked and browned. Add chicken broth, bell peppers and reserved pineapple to the skillet; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
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Step 3: Meanwhile in a large bowl combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add to skillet; bring to a boil stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with cooked rice