
From the kitchen of Kate Bencker
In a saucepan, combine:
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c pineapple juice
3 Tbsp lemongrass paste
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp grated lime peel
1 Tbsp soy sauce
Bring to a boil.
Turn off heat & let flavors develop while cooking chicken.
Heat in a large skillet:
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Sear:
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Sear about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Add:
1 Tbsp soy sauce
Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
Drain excess liquid.
Strain chicken broth mixture into a small bowl.
Stir in:
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
Pour into the pan with chicken.
Cook until sauce begins to thicken, 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle with: 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
Mix to combine.
Serve immediately over:
4 c Dole Chef Ready Pineapple Cubes, thawed and drained
peas (optional)
rice or noodles, cooked according to directions.
Makes 4 servings.