Say 'aloha' to sweet, tangy chicken dish 04/17/08 - Grand Island Independent: Features
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Say 'aloha' to sweet, tangy chicken dish


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In this dish, quick-cooking chicken breasts get wonderful sweet flavor from pineapple, honey and teriyaki sauce.

Aloha Chicken

Preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 8-ounce cans unsweetened pineapple chunks

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Hot cooked rice

Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and toss to coat.

In a large skillet, brown chicken over medium heat in oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.)

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. stir in the honey, teriyaki sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until thickened. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories; 7 g fat (9 g saturated); 73 mg cholesterol; 145 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 28 g protein.

Recipe from: Taste of Home

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