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Polynesian Chicken | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this quick & easy 30-minute entree is perfect for weeknight dinners when you're short on time. It's got amazing #Polynesian flavors with #pineapple & a #Caribbean sauce added to the ingredients. #GlutenFree #chicken #PolynesianChicken #30MinuteMeal

Polynesian Chicken

Teresa Ambra
Polynesian Chicken is a fantastic 30-minute entree that is mouthwatering and irresistible. This tasty chicken stir-fry dish has a Polynesian flair using pineapple and Caribbean sauce. It's healthy, gluten free and dairy free. It's the perfect week night dinner when you're short on time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chicken Main Dish
Cuisine Polynesian
Servings 6
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet with lid or wok
  • 1 sharp knife to cut meat and vegetables
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • chop sticks to serve with, if desired
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 large stock pot with lid to cook rice

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp. avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil or 3 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. tamari GF low sodium soy sauce (this soy sauce is gluten free)
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits undrained
  • 1 cup Della Global Kitchen Mango Habanero Caribbean Sauce (or substitute pineapple-mango chutney, salsa or sauce)
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 3 cups hot, cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken in chunks.
  • Heat soy sauce and oils in skillet.
  • Lightly brown chicken a few minutes on each side.
  • Add vegetables and crisp fry about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in pineapple tidbits with juice and Caribbean sauce.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes over low to medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, combine cornstarch with water.
  • Uncover chicken, and add cornstarch mixture.
  • Continue to cook approximately 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice.

Notes

NOTE: Any kind of mango/pineapple sauce, salsa or chutney is good. I used one that included habanero peppers so it had some kick to it.
 
NOTE: To keep this recipe gluten free, make sure your mango/pineapple sauce is gluten free.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 634mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 70.1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword chicken, gluten free, main dish, pineapple, Polynesian
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