Jalapeno Pineapple Glazed Chicken

I am not a big meat-eater, but between the sweet chunks of golden pineapple, and the spicy zing of fresh jalapenos, this chicken dish is not only simple (ready in less than 15 minutes!), but packed full of flavor and mindfully cooked. Poaching the chicken in the sauce creates a healthy glaze that is simply delectable. I prefer serving with sauteed kale, and roasted red-skinned potatoes :)

Ingredients:

2-4 organic chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped into chunks

4 jalapeno peppers, chopped into chunks

3 garlic cloves, chopped fine

2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

1/3 cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup soy sauce, low sodium

Method:

1) In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. If you have time, let chicken breasts marinade in the sauce for 1-2 hours. If not, no worries! The chicken will cook in this sauce regardless.

2) In a deep frying pan, arrange chicken and pour sauce over breasts to lightly coat. There should be about 1/2" of sauce in the pan.

3) On medium-high heat, cover pan and poach breasts for 10 minutes.  Baste breasts with sauce 1-3 times. You will notice that the sauce will begin to thicken - this is good!

4) Add pineapple and jalapenos, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and tender. The pineapple and jalapenos should still be bright in color (not overcooked).

5) Pour additional glaze over breasts, and top with cooked pineapple and jalapenos. Serve immediately.