Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 small carrots, skin removed, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thick pieces
  • 1/2 of a red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick
  • 1/2 of a yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick
  • 1/4 - 1/2 of a green bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, pressed firm
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Method

  • Drain pineapple; reserve juice.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium high heat; brown chicken, turning once.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Add carrots, bell pepper, onion and garlic to skillet.
  • Cover; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Combine reserved juice, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, lemon peel and juice in small bowl until blended.
  • Stir into same skillet. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer. Stir in pineapple; heat through. Serve with hot rice.