Easy Pineapple-Dijon Garlic Chicken
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavors)
- seasoning salt (can use regular salt)
- pepper
- garlic powder (optional)
- 3 -4 tablespoons oil
- 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple slices
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (an use more, or to taste)
directions
- Drain the pineapple, reserving juice, and cut the pineapple rings in half; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice until smooth; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine/whisk together mustard, honey, garlic and remaining pineapple juice; mix well to combine; set aside while browning chicken.
- Season chicken with thyme, seasoning salt (or regular salt) pepper and garlic powder (if using).
- In a skillet brown the chicken on both sides in oil.
- Add in the honey/mustard mixture to the pan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (longer if using bone-on chicken pieces) or until juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken to a plate to keep warm.
- Stir/whisk in cornstarch mixture to the pan; bring to a boil, and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Top with pineapple slices, and heat through.
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