Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken and December Menu Plan

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Hello! 

Welcome to a post about dinner.

Just regular old dinner.

Not heavy-holiday-gain-ten-million-pounds-it's-a-feast dinner....

....just regular dinner.

Ahhh. 

Sometimes that's nice.

But don't worry your pretty little head.

I've got lot of holiday type recipes coming up for you all.

Holiday goodies, actually... in many shapes and forms.
Pretty treats for your work party..
Tasty treats to pass on to your neighbors...
Happy holiday treats for your family....
Yummy treats for you to eat while you wrap presents....
Treats for you to enjoy!
It's going to be a sweet, sweet time.
It will be a Parade of Treats, and will begin this 
Wednesday on December 1st.
Hold on to your hats, and your pant size.
It's going to be a fun time.


But for today, my friends. I have for you....
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken.
This recipe was passed on to me by my dear friend Katherine.
Can I just say....
I am grateful, and you will be too when you taste it.
My family and I all enjoyed it tremendously! We loved it so much that I am going to make it again this very week!


Also included in today's post is my December Menu....
Enjoy!

December Menu Plan

Chicken Chow Mein with Brown Rice

Southwest Black Bean Chicken with Simple Spanish Rice

Chicken Noodle Soup with Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Rumbi's Mango Chicken Salad

Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken 

Cheese Soup with Bread Bowls

French Bread Chicken Pesto Sandwich with Green Salad

Parmesan Chicken with Spaghetti Sauce and QE Breadsticks

White Chicken Chili and Fabulous French Bread

Split Pea and Ham Soup with Whole Wheat Bread

Chicken and Rice Bake with Fruit and Spinach Salad

Healthy Tomato Bisque Soup

Cobb Salad with Baked Potato Bar

Teriyaki Noodle Bowl 

Crust less Quiche with Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes

Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Pot Roast with Vegetables and Gravy

Spaghetti....that's it. Just Spaghetti.

Cream Chicken Tacos in the Crock Pot

BBQ Chicken Pizza 

Ham with Scalloped Potatoes, Corn and Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Christmas Breakfast 

 Stuffed French Toast

Breakfast Casserole

 

 Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken

Time: 20 min. prep + 45 minutes baking

Yield: 7 servings

Recipe from Katherine Rose

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5 chicken breasts cut into strips

1/2 C flour

1 t salt

1 T lemon pepper

3 T olive oil

Sauce:

1 can pineapple chunks

1 1/4 C pineapple juice (use the pineapple juice from the can, there won't be enough to equal 1 1/4 C. Just add a bit of water to make up the difference.) 

3/4 C apple cider vinegar

1 t soy sauce

1/4 t ginger

1 chicken bullion cube

1 C sugar

2 T cornstarch

green onions (optional, but tasty)

1. In a dish mix the flour, salt and lemon pepper.

2. Cut your chicken into strips with some kitchen scissors. Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture.

3. Into a large HOT skillet add the olive oil. Place each piece of chicken into the hot pan. Over medium heat cook the chicken until it is golden brown. Turn each piece over and repeat. Lay the golden brown chicken in a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

4. Pour the juice from the pineapple can into a measuring cup. Add enough water to the juice to equal 1 1/4 C.

5. In a medium sized sauce pan mix the ginger, sugar and cornstarch. Add all other sauce ingredients to this dry mixture and stir.

6. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat. Let it boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then pour 2/3 of the sauce over the top of your chicken.

7. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

8. Take the chicken out of the oven and pour the pineapple chunks over the top. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top of the chicken and return it to the oven. Bake for another 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle a bit of green onion over the top if you choose. Serve with rice...white or brown.

Enjoy!