Each week our Just Say Yes (JSY) educator Sam brings a different recipe, that you can make at home. This Hawaiian Chicken recipe can be prepped and used for an easy dinner later in the week.

Ingredients  

• 1 lb chicken breast
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 cans of pineapple rings
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (optional)
• 1 tbsp  garlic powder
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper 

Directions

• Trim and cut chicken breasts into filets about ½ inch thick. 
• Combine canned pineapple including juice, soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, sesame oil, and seasonings in a large bowl.  
• Whisk marinade until it is thoroughly combined. 
• Add chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinade in the fridge for 24-36 hours.  
• Heat a large saucepan on medium-high heat.  
• Place chicken, pineapple, and ½ cup of marinade into the pan. 
• Heat until the chicken and pineapple brown slightly and the liquid thickens into a glaze. 
• Ensure your chicken and pineapple reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.   

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