Chicken With Pineapple

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A sweet and savory baked chicken dish with tender pineapple and green peas.
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This Chicken with Pineapple offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Juicy chicken pieces are baked to golden perfection alongside chunks of fresh pineapple, creating a caramelized glaze that clings to every bite. The addition of bright green peas adds a pop of color and freshness, balancing the richness of the buttery chicken. It’s a comforting yet exotic meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort, making it a family favorite that everyone will enjoy.

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Chicken With Pineapple

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 207.7

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This Chicken with Pineapple offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Juicy chicken pieces are baked to golden perfection alongside chunks of fresh pineapple, creating a caramelized glaze that clings to every bite. The addition of bright green peas adds a pop of color and freshness, balancing the richness of the buttery chicken. It&# 226;€™s a comforting yet exotic meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort, making it a family favorite that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. Cut the roasting chicken into serving pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  4. Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish over medium heat.
  5. Place the chicken pieces in the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Flip the chicken pieces to brown the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the baking dish if not using an oven-safe skillet.
  8. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the frozen peas around the chicken.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the peas are tender.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 207.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.2g19%
Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 60.6mg21%
Sodium 14716.4mg614%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 15.9g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, pineapple, peas, baked, sweet, savory, dinner, easy, family, tropical, glazed, one-pan
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