Best Uncle Bens Apricot Pineapple Chicken With Sweet N Spicy Rice Recipes
EASY SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN
Tangy pineapple and peppers, tender chicken and sweet marmalade make a delicious combo. The chili powder and picante sauce add zip. -Cassandra Corridon, Frederick, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the pineapple, marmalade, picante sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; set aside. Sprinkle remaining chili powder over chicken. , In a large skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear. Reduce heat; add the pineapple mixture. Cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES
My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a perfect recipe to double for a potluck. Try topping the sandwiches with smoked Gouda cheese. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a 4-quart slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and mustard; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; discard liquid. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add crushed pineapple and remaining barbecue sauce; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes., Serve on toasted buns with lettuce and onion if desired. Freeze option: Place shredded chicken in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
PINEAPPLE AND APRICOT SKILLET CHICKEN
Tender chicken is paired with tangy pineapples and sweet apricots for a truly Caribbean taste. Serve over jasmine rice or couscous.
Provided by ALYSSAF1
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the pineapple and its juice and the apricots into a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken into the skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the butter and orange zest into the skillet, then when the butter is melted, pour in the rum. Carefully light with a match, and let the mixture burn until the flame goes out. Stir in the blended pineapple and apricot mixture, brown sugar, onion powder, ginger, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the red and yellow bell peppers, and simmer until the peppers are hot, but still crisp. Remove from heat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 88.9 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
SWEET 'N' SPICY CHICKEN
My husband and three children love this tender, sweet and spicy chicken. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give this dish some kick. This entree can be made even zippier yet by adding more taco seasoning and using spicier salsa. -Sheri White, Higley, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place taco seasoning in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SWEET 'N' SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Make and share this Sweet 'n' Spicy Pineapple Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sandithepirate
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- chop the onion and garlic and set aside.
- season the chicken with the Essence seasoning liberally, and place chicken in an open roasting pan with tall sides.
- pour the pineapple juice and pineapple chunks over/inside the chicken.
- throw the onions and garlic into the pan as well (be sure to get some inside the bird too!).
- bake at 350* for about, an hour and 45 minutes, or until the juice runs clear. remember to baste inside and out frequently for amazing juiciness!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 53.4, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 15.5, Protein 13.6
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