Caribbean Pineapple Chicken

This is one of my all-time favorite chicken recipes!

Caribbean Pineapple Chicken

4 servings

Prep time:  10 min.  Cook time: = 20 min.

2 cans pineapple chunks*                                4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil                                       2 gloves garlic, pressed

4 tsp. all purpose flour                                    ½ cup water

4-6 Tbsp. honey                                              2-4 Tbsp. soy sauce

Zest & juice of 2 limes                                    ½ tsp. coconut extract

Pinch ground red pepper                                 2 Tbsp. flaked coconut, optional

1 Tbsp. minced cilantro, optional                    1 Tbsp. minced jalapeno

In non-stick skillet, sauté pineapple in oil over medium-high heat until slightly browned.  Remove to plates.

Rub chicken with garlic; sprinkle with flour. In same skillet, sauté chicken, covered, in pan juices over medium-high heat until browned; turn once.

Mix water, honey, soy cause, lime juice, coconut extract and red pepper in cup; pour into skillet.  Cover; simmer 12-15 minutes.  Remove chicken to serving plates.

Arrange chicken on plates.  Spoon sauce over top.  Sprinkle with coconut, lime zest and cilantro.

*original recipe was from Dole which called for fresh pineapple.  When you have it and it's ripe, it's best.