Pineapple-Mango Chicken

Combining pineapple, mango and spices makes a sauce for chicken that is so unique. This has become a favorite of so many friends and family members. We like to grill the chicken with vegetable kabobs.

—KIM WAITES RUTHERFORDTON, NC



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1/2 cups undrained crushed pineapple

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Hot cooked rice

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until sauce is thickened and raisins are plumped, stirring occasionally. Stir in mangoes; heat through. Set aside.

2. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with sauce and rice.

PAIR IT!

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Blueberry Shortcake Sundaes will cool the heat from the delicious curry.