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Orange Pineapple Chicken

A delicious and tropical chicken dish featuring a sweet and tangy orange and pineapple sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and honey.
  2. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
  3. Bring to a simmer and add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
Serve
  1. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
  2. Serve the orange pineapple chicken over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

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