Easy Pineapple-Dijon Garlic Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavors)
seasoning salt (can use regular salt)
pepper
garlic powder (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons oil
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple slices
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (an use more, or to taste)

Preparation

Drain the pineapple, reserving juice, and cut the pineapple rings in half; set aside.
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice until smooth; set aside.
In another bowl, combine/whisk together mustard, honey, garlic and remaining pineapple juice; mix well to combine; set aside while browning chicken.
Season chicken with thyme, seasoning salt (or regular salt) pepper and garlic powder (if using).
In a skillet brown the chicken on both sides in oil.
Add in the honey/mustard mixture to the pan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (longer if using bone-on chicken pieces) or until juices run clear.
Remove the chicken to a plate to keep warm.
Stir/whisk in cornstarch mixture to the pan; bring to a boil, and stir for about 2 minutes.
Return chicken to the pan.
Top with pineapple slices, and heat through.