{"id":661,"date":"2020-04-08T14:12:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T11:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=661"},"modified":"2021-11-19T15:35:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T12:35:21","slug":"pineapple-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/08\/pineapple-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are at it again with simple yet healthy chicken recipe. This particular chicken recipe is loaded with vegetables hence the only accompaniment you\u2019d need if any is a carb. You can as well use the vegetables you have at hand. It\u2019s that flexible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation and cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by cutting the chicken breasts in small bite size pieces and gathering all your ingredients together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C734&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C734&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-1.jpg?resize=300%2C215&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-1.jpg?resize=768%2C550&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-1.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then in a separate bowl, combine the pineapples, soy sauce, honey, corn starch and the ginger, garlic and turmeric paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-2.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick cooking skillet\/sufuria over medium heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil to cook while stirring till it begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-3.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once well browned, add in the bell peppers, carrots, french beans and onions and let the vegetables cook for about 3-4 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-4.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-4.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Add the pineapple mixture and let cook for another 3-4 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-5.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Garnish with coriander\/ parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C636&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C636&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-6.jpg?resize=300%2C186&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-6.jpg?resize=768%2C477&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-6.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with brown rice or <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/05\/whole-wheat-chapatis\/\">whole wheat chapatis<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/30\/crispy-baked-potatoes\/\">crispy baked potatoes<\/a> or any other accompaniment of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C993&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C993&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-7.jpg?resize=300%2C291&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-7.jpg?resize=768%2C745&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-7.jpg?w=1241&ssl=1 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 chicken breasts<\/li><li>1 cup pineapple, cubed<\/li><li>3 tbsp soy sauce<\/li><li>2 tbsp honey<\/li><li>1 tbsp cornstarch<\/li><li>1 tbsp minced garlic, ginger and turmeric paste<\/li><li>1 1\/2 tbsp coconut oil<\/li><li>1 green bell pepper (hoho), diced<\/li><li>2 carrots, diced<\/li><li>1 cup french beans, chopped<\/li><li>1 onion, diced<\/li><li> Salt & pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start by cutting the chicken breasts in small bite size pieces.<\/li><li>Then in a separate bowl, combine the pineapples, soy sauce, honey, corn starch and the ginger, garlic and turmeric paste.<\/li><li>Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick cooking skillet\/sufuria over medium heat.<\/li><li>Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil to cook while stirring till it begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li><li>Once well browned, add in the bell peppers, carrots, french beans and onions and let the vegetables cook for about 3-4 minutes. <\/li><li>Add the pineapple mixture and let cook for another 3-4 minutes.<\/li><li>Garnish with coriander\/ parsley.<\/li><li>Serve with brown rice or <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/05\/whole-wheat-chapatis\/\" class=\"aioseop-link\">whole wheat chapatis<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/30\/crispy-baked-potatoes\/\" class=\"aioseop-link\">crispy baked potatoes<\/a>  or any other accompaniment of your choice.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-8-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-8-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-8-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-8-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pineapple-Chicken-8-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is very customize-able depending on the vegetables you have on hand. You can use green peas, red or yellow or orange capsicums (hohos), caugettes etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><em>******<br><br>I know you\u2019re going to love this Pineapple Chicken. Please rate this recipe below (After you\u2019ve made it, of course\ud83d\ude09). Remember to like, share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. I\u2019d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! Enjoy!<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are at it again with simple yet healthy chicken recipe. This particular chicken recipe is loaded with vegetables hence the only accompaniment you\u2019d need if any is a carb. You can as well use the vegetables you have at hand. It\u2019s that flexible! 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