Monday, December 26, 2011

Pineapple Chicken Cooked in a Honey Lime Sauce

Alas, Christmas is over, and now we ready to bring in the New Year. Please, I am still full from 2 days of straight eating. In the Italian Culture Christmas Eve  is just as big as Christmas. Of course  like crazy people we cook as if there is no tomorrow. Is it too late to switch and become an Eskimo? (sorry Grandma, only kidding). Today's recipe is from the American Heart Association's  cookbook. It is a Chicken dish which is low in calories and fat. Perfect for after  the holiday,- when you want to eat a little lighter.  Pineapple Chicken Cooked in a Honey Lime Sauce  : Oven 375'.  3lb chicken cut up (double sauce recipe if using a larger bird)  1/2c honey, 2tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice. 1 can (15oz) pineapple rings in their juice. drained reserving  3tbsp of the pineapple juice. Oil a roasting pan with canola oil, pan should  fit the chicken comfortably Place cut up chicken in the roasting pan. season with salt and pepper. Roast for 45mins. Remove from oven, drain off most of the  chicken fat, leaving a very thin coat. In a small bowl mix the honey ,soy sauce ,lime juice, and 3tbsp of pineapple juice. Pour over the chicken. Add the pineapple rings to the pan. Bake an additional 10-15 min. Until sauce heats through Watch , you do not want the sauce to caramelize. Serves 3 
I will cook the chicken tonight along with a whole array of left overs. Did I forget to mention we eat like crazy and love every minute of it?

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