CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE

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A wonderful recipe that tantalizes the taste buds. Sweet, tart and slightly salty, though a relatively low calorie meal, it is very satisfying. Easy to prepare and enjoyed by all family and friends.

Provided by kimberley Heaphy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 white onion
1 tablespoon ginger
1 large chicken breast
1 -2 green pepper (use 2 if small)
1 -2 red pepper (use 2 if small)
1 -2 large carrot
1/2 cup mushroom
1 (8 ounce) can sweetened pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
3 tablespoons soya sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut chicken and bell peppers and onions into bite size pieces.
  • Slice carrots into 1/4 inch disks.
  • Grated (or minced) ginger (grating is easily done when ginger is frozen).
  • Slice Mushrooms.
  • Mix together reserved pineapple juice, water, chicken bouillon and soya sauce.
  • Heat to a boil on stove top or in microwave.
  • Mix the vinegar and cornstarch together in a small container.
  • Set aside.
  • While waiting for the sauce to boil, saute onions and ginger for one minute, add chicken.
  • Cook until pink colour is gone.
  • Add remaining vegetables including pineapple pieces.
  • Stir fry until tender crisp.
  • Once pineapple juice mixture comes to a boil, add vinegar/cornstarch mixture to it.
  • Heat (stirring occasionally) until thickened.
  • Add pineapple juice mixture to vegetables and mix thoroughly.
  • Serve plain or on rice.
  • Note: Other vegetables such as brocolli, snow peas and bean sprouts can be added or substituted in this recipe.
  • Note: If using unsweetened pineapple, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to pineapple/bouillon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 648.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 8.5

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