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Chinese Pineapple Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
main meals
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POINTS® Value: 7
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 13 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
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| Forget Chinese take-out: This sweet and savory chicken recipe is delicious and a breeze to make. It's wonderful served over brown rice. |
Ingredients
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1 spray(s) cooking spray
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4 medium scallion(s), chopped (green and white parts)
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1 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, chopped
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2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
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1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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20 oz canned pineapple, packed in juice, use tidbits
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1/4 cup(s) black bean sauce
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2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, kept warm (regular or instant)
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Instructions
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add scallions, ginger and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
- Add pineapple (with its juice) and black bean sauce to skillet; bring to a simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- Divide rice among 4 shallow bowls and spoon chicken mixture over top. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.
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