Hawaiian Chicken

One thing I usually have to steer clear from when cooking for hubby is sweet. He just does not like it with meat.. which isn't a big deal, some aren't. I found this recipe in a Taste of Home Mag--I am a huge fan of Taste of Homes-- and changed it a bit. Needless to say, it is similar to a sweet and sour chicken flavor, and has become one of my husband's favs...which is saying a lot! ;-)

1/2 c flour
boneless chicken breasts
3 tbsp oil--canola or vegetable, healthier way--> vegetable
2 c sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp chick granule
1/4 tsp ginger
1 can 20 0z-- pineapple
1/2 c cider vinegar-- I use apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 med green pepper

Combine flour with some salt and pepper in a plastic bag or bowl. Coat chicken, and cook in oil to brown. Place in a casserole dish.

In a sauce-pan, combine sugar, cornstarch, chicken boullion, and ginger. Drain pineapple juice in a 2 cup measuring cup. set pineapple aside. Add water to measuring cup and juice until it reaches 1 and 1/4 cup. add vinegar and soy sauce, and pineapple juice to sugar mixture. whisk, and bring to a boil. Stir for a bit so it will thicken.

I don't have cornstarch, but it is a thickening mechanism which is similar to flour. So if you dont have cornstarch just add a little flour instead. If the mixture doesn't thicken up after stirring, add a little more flour and let it boil a little longer till it is the consistency you want it to be at.

Pour the sauce over the chicken, top with green peppers and pineapple. bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.

I served this with rice and a homemade vegetable medley--this meal is delish, definitely recommend! :)

As always, if you have questions, recommendations, or a recipe you would like to put up, please let me know! Hello, Im a cook, I love new things! :)