CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE

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I'm always on the lookout for low-fat recipes that are scrumptious, too, like this pineapple chicken recipe. Quick-cooking chicken breasts get wonderful, sweet flavor from pineapple, honey and teriyaki sauce. -Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (8 ounces each) 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

Steps:

Flatten the chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken over medium heat in oil until juices run clear, 3-5 minutes on each side. 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 until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic exchanges