Description
Pineapple and Apricot Skillet Chicken is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise in just 30 minutes. This one-pan recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection, complemented by the sweetness of pineapple and apricots. The savory garlic and honey-soy sauce bring everything together for an explosion of flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick and easy meal is perfect served over fluffy rice or accompanied by a fresh salad. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, you’ll want to make this fruity chicken dinner again and again!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Dried apricots
- Garlic cloves
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Honey
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping apricots and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add garlic, pineapple, and apricots; cook for another few minutes until fruits soften.
- Mix honey and soy sauce; pour over chicken mixture and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzling extra sauce over plates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg