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braised pineapple chicken in a pot with a lid

Braised Pineapple Chicken

This braised pineapple chicken has always been one of my childhood favorite recipes. It has now become one of my great granddaughter's favorite as well
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: braised pineapple chicken, chicken, pineapple
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Beryl
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

  • 1 roll paper towel
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 large fork
  • 1 tongs
  • 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and the lid
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 strainer or collandra
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 large wooden spoon

Ingredients 

  • 2 ½ to 3 ½ lbs fryer chicken cut up
  • ¼ cup chopped green pepper
  • ¼ cup sliced onion
  • cup all purpose flour
  • 1 can pineapple chunks drained
  • tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • cup chilli sauce
  • 1 can mandarine orange sections drained
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • ¼ cup salad oil

Instructions

  • First rinse the chicken under cold water, then dry fully with paper towels.
  • Combine pepper, flour and salt. Then roll the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure to coat it really well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet till really hot, then saute' the pieces of the chicken, making sure to turn the chicken until it is golden brown. This should take about 10 minutes per side.
  • With the tongs, carefully remove the chicken, when browned. Place in the 2½ quart casserole dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Drain all but 1 Tbsp of fat from the skillet then add the green pepper, onion, and garlic, and saute' for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Now, drain the pineapple chunks and the mandarin orange slices, but be sure to reserve the fruit and juice.
  • Add soy sauce, reserved fruit juice, chili sauce, and dry mustard to the skillet. Bring to a boil, and continue to stir to dissolve the brown bits in the skillet. Then reduce the heat and simmer the mixture uncovered until slightly thickened or about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Next, pour the sauce over the chicken. Now, bake this covered with the lid for about 30 minutes.
  • Now add the orange slices or sections and the drained pineapple chunks. Baste this with the liquid in the casserole.
  • Last but not least, bake now uncovered for about 15 minutes longer or until the chicken is tender. Serve this with hot white or brown rice.

Notes

Healthy tip:  Always remember when handling raw chicken to immediately wash your hands and any surfaces the chicken has come into contact with.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Braised Pineapple Chicken
Serving Size
 
85 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.8
g
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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