Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Pineapple And Jalapeno Chilies Recipes

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PINEAPPLE AND JALAPENO CHILIES

Steps:

• Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer on a work surface and cover with plastic wrap. Using a heavy skillet or a rolling pin, pound them until flattened to about 1/2 inch thick.
• In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of each breast in the seasoned flour.
• In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat the oil and butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook until they are well browned on both sides and no longer pink at the center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Do not clean the skillet.
• While the chicken breasts are cooking, drain the juice from the pineapple into a measuring cup. Add enough orange juice to total 3/4 cup. Stir in the cornstarch, then set aside.
• Return the skillet to the stove over medium-low. Add the drained pineapple and brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the pineapple begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chilies and garlic and stir until the garlic is beginning to color, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in the reserved juice. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened and reduced slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, then serve, spooned over the chicken breasts.

PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Pound chicken to a 1-inch thickness for even grilling. Brush oil over chicken and sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning evenly on both sides. Set aside.
• Combine pineapple, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl for the salsa. Set aside.
• Place chicken on the hot grill and lower heat to medium. Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
• Top chicken with salsa mixture and serve.

PINEAPPLE PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt butter in large deep skillet.
• Cut chicken into 1" cubes and add to skillet on med to med-high heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Saute/sear until all sides of chicken have a golden brown "crust". Chicken will be almost completely cooked though. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, add 1-2 T oil if the butter is gone and add onion, celery and garlic, cook for 10 min on medium to sweat.
• Add bell peppers and water chestnuts and cook for 10-15 min to softed peppers.
• Add chicken broth and reserved pineapple juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer for 10 minute.
• Add chicken and pineapple tidbits. Simmer 10-15 minute.
• In a bowl mix soy, cornstarch and sugar. Taste and adjust ingredients to YOUR tastes.
• Pour into center of pan and whisk. Bring to a boil to thicken.
• Serve hot over cooked white rice. Top with fried chow mein noodles or fried rice noodles.