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URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/recipes/pineapple-veggie-chicken/
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 chicken breasts, boned, skinned, and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 slices fresh ginger, peeled and minced or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (8 ounce) pineapple chunks, drained (save juice)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water*
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar
- 4 cups sliced vegetables, such as celery, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 medium tomato, cut in wedges
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet).
- Add chicken, ginger and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add pineapple juice, chicken broth and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add sliced vegetables. Cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Mix orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Add to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
- Add tomato wedges and pineapple chunks.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- *Broth can be made at home or purchased in a can or box or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
- Serve with brown rice for more whole grains.
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