What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? All the Buzz: Effortless Pineapple Chicken! Has anyone noticed May is the peak season for pineapple? Yes, I’m talking about fresh pineapple. It is naturally sweet and loaded with juice. If you’ve never cut a fresh pineapple, there are plenty of step-by-step instructions on the Internet, not to mention YouTube videos that walk you through it. Trust me, the benefits outweigh the mystery. Step out of your comfort zone and take a walk on the wild side. Fresh pineapple, it’s the bomb!
EFFORTLESS PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Ingredients:
6 chicken tenders, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 pineapple rings
1/8 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
Instructions:
Rinse chicken; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk over all and marinate for 30 minutes. Roast pineapple rings on a baking sheet in a preheated oven set to 400° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika. Set aside. In a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil. Take the buttermilk-laden chicken tenders and place in the skillet. Sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook chicken 2 minutes per side. Add pineapple rings, sherry, and Monterey Jack cheese. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes longer until cheese is melted.
Yum oh yum!! Love me some fresh pineapple!
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See? You get it! 🍍🍍🍍
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🙂
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I love the sound of the chicken pineapple combination!
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Add cheese for good measure. lol 🍃🧀
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Oh, yes! Must add cheese!
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This recipe sounds awesome. I will definitely try this out!
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The pineapple adds a hint of sweetness that works! 🍍
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I cannot wait to try it!
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That’s an Ideal example for comfort food if you ask me !
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Right? 💕
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Indeed !
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Awesome combination.. 😉
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…and satisfying, Lisa. 🍃🍍
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This is a Hawaiian dish… Or not?
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I actually had it in a Mexican restaurant. Truth. 🍃
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Well I must say still it is Hawaiian!
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Chicken and pineapple = match made in heaven!
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Delicious. 🍃🍍
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Wonderful!
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Thanks very much. All good food mixing unique flavors. 🙏🏻
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You are welcome!
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