Chef Wilkinson


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Monday, January 30, 2012

*~* Pineapple Dragon Stir-Fry *~*

I have not prepared this dish yet but it sounds delicious! Ingredients:
2 cups rice, uncooked
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
-plus- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsps cornstarch, divided
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 small carrot, thinly sliced diagonally
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced


Directions: Prepare rice according to package directions then set aside. Drain pineapple; reserve 1/4 cup juice. Stir together in small bowl the reserved juice, water, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, red pepper and garlic powder, then set aside. Combine chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon each of cornstarch and soy sauce, in a medium bowl. Heat oil in wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrots and ginger; stir fry 4 minutes or until just tender. Add reserved soy sauce mixture; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens stirring constantly. Now stir in the pineapple chunks and heat completely. Serve over rice. ~ Chef ~