Cancun Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon extra light tasting olive oil
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced cilantro

Instructions

  1. Twist crown from pineapple.
  2. Cut pine3apple in half lengthwise.
  3. Refrigerate half for another use, such as pasta salad.
  4. Cut fruit from shell with a knife.
  5. Cut fruit crosswise into 6 slices.
  6. Pound chicken into 1/2 thickness.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Combine cumin, oregano, and cloves in a cup.
  9. Sprinkle over chicken.
  10. In an 8 inch skillet saute pineapple in hot oil over medium high heat for about a minute.
  11. Remove from skillet.
  12. In same skillet saute chicken in pan juices.
  13. Reduce heat.
  14. Cover and simmer about 2 minutes or till juices run clear.
  15. Blend pineapple juice, lime juice, and cornstarch in a cup.
  16. Pour into same skillet.
  17. Stir until sauce boils and is thickened.
  18. Stir in cilantro.
  19. Serve sauce over chicken and pineapple.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

451 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.3g 37% DV
Total Fat 11.6g 15% DV
Carbs 89.7g 33% DV
Fiber 24.8g 89% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 431.5mg 19% DV
Potassium 2282.8mg 49% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 113.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 153.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 1111.8mg 86% DV
Iron 39.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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