Chicken Breast with Pineapple |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A wonderful chicken recipe from when we lived in Hawaii. You can serve it with white rice. It is colourful and easy to make for a weekday supper. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
4 chicken breasts, deboned |
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced 1 inch thick |
4 pineapple slices |
1 cup red pepper, sliced |
1/2 cup chicken stock |
3 tablespoons tia maria |
salt & pepper |
Directions:
1. Place the butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. When the butter is hot add the chicken breasts.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
5. Turn the chicken, season to taste again and cook for another 4 minutes.
6. Keep repeating this operation until the chicken breasts have been cooked for 16-20 minute depending on their size.
7. Remove the chicken breasts and place them on a serving platter.
8. Cover and place in a 150 degree F oven to keep warm.
9. Add the celery, the pineapple slices and the red pepper to your frying pan.
10. Season to taste, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
11. Then add the chicken stock and cook for another 2 minutes.
12. Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve with the sauce and the vegetables.
13. Add 3 tablespoons of Tia Maria to the pan, flambe and pour over the chicken breasts.
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