Pineapple-Glazed Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast or whole cut-up
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced pickled jalapenos
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Cooked white rice for serving (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Saute chicken until golden, 5 to 7 minutes , transferring batch to a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Wipe skillet clean; add pineapple juice, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook over medium heat until syrupy and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken. Add scallions; toss to coat. Serve with white rice, if desired.