Pineapple Glazed Chicken

 

Quick and Easy

 

2   large boneless chicken breasts, cut in half

1   tablespoon canola oil

1   8-ounce can crushed pineapple

2   tablespoons light brown sugar

1   tablespoon cornstarch

½  teaspoon ground ginger

 

Rinse chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towel.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Quickly brown breasts on both sides.  Cover and reduce heat to simmer.  In a small saucepan mix together the crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger.  Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.  Pour over chicken, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Yield:  4 servings. 

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.       Home Economist