This sweet and tangy pineapple chicken is a quick and easy supper dish. All it needs is some rice on the side. If you like, add more crushed red pepper to give it an extra kick.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish. Combine tamari or soy sauce with brown sugar, ginger, crushed pepper and pineapple in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, basting frequently with juices. Serve with rice.
Serves 4
Per Serving: Calories 201, Calories from Fat 17, Total Fat 1.9g (sat 0.5g), cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 625mg, Carbohydrate 12.4g, Fiber 0.6g, Protein 33.7g
