Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which helps tenderize the chicken.
This is gluten free, high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add pineapple chunks, dried apricots, honey, and water to the skillet.
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Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
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Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has further thickened.
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Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve the Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken hot with rice or couscous.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 370kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 22g
- Protein 27g54%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
