Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pineapple Chicken from Valerie's Kitchen

With the holiday season nearing, good food is always welcomed when we get together with friends and family. I'd like to share some of my special dishes and delights.

4 medium chicken breasts  
8 oz. can sliced pineapple
1/2 cup NAKANO seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Carribean Jerk Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons seasame seeds (optional)

1. Rinse and clean chicken under cold water then drain on a paper towel.
2. Sprinkle both sides with salt,  black pepper, oregano and ground turmeric. Use Carribean Jerk Seasoning on bottom side.
3. Marinate seasoned chicken breasts in 1/2 cup NAKANO seasoned rice vinegar in a covered container overnight or at least five hours before cooking.
4. When ready to bake in a 350 degree oven, before placing chicken in a shallow baking dish, drain on a paper towel first. Add one pineapple slice to each piece then sprinkle seasame seeds (optional). Bake one hour and fifteen minutes.