PINEAPPLE HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

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Diners take an instant trip to the tropics after one bite of this easy entree. Moist and tender, this chicken gets a fruitful flavor from pineapple, peaches and a zesty lemon glaze.-Gail Hutton, Bremerton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) peach halves, drained
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides in 2 tablespoons butter. Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, soy sauce and thyme. In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Stir juice mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Arrange peaches and pineapple over chicken; baste with sauce. Cover and microwave for 1 minute or until sauce is bubbly. Serve over rice with remaining sauce if desired.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.