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Orange Pineapple Chicken

A delightful and tangy dish featuring tender chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and citrusy orange-pineapple sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon water for cornstarch mixture
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and cook the chicken pieces until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then add to the sauce mixture.
Combine and Cook
  1. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken and bring to a simmer.
  2. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Serve
  1. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh salad.

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