PINEAPPLE MUSTARD CHICKEN

 

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks

2 whole chicken breasts, split

salt and pepper

l tab. vegetable oil

2 large cloves garlic, pressed

1 tea. thyme, crumbled

1 tab. cornstarch

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

 

     Drain pineapple, reserve juice.  Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.  Brown one side in hot oil.  Add garlic and thyme; turn and brown other side.  Combine 2 tab. reserved juice with cornstarch; set aside.  Combine honey and mustard; add to skillet with remaining juice. Spoon sauce over chicken.  Cover, simmer 50 min.  Stir cornstarch mixture into pan juices.  Add ½ of pineapple; use

remainder for something else.  Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.  Serves 4

 

CHICKEN ROSEMARY

 

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

2 to 3 tab. Dijon mustard

½ tea. garlic powder

2 tab. minced fresh or 2 tea. dried rosemary, crushed

pepper to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

     Place chicken in a greased 11X7” baking dish.  Combine mustard and garlic powder; spread over chicken.  Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper.  Top with cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350’ for 45 to 60 min. or until juices run clear.