Pineapple Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
2. 2
   Dissolve cornstarch in 2 Tbsp.
3. 3
   reserved juice; set remaining juice aside for later use.
4. 4
   Cook chicken in Dutch oven or deep large skillet on medium heat 5 min.
5. 5
   or until evenly browned, turning occasionally.
6. 6
   Stir in dressing, remaining pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
7. 7
   Cover; cook 20 min.
8. 8
   on medium-low heat or until chicken is done (165 degrees F).
9. 9
   Meanwhile, cook bacon in medium skillet until crisp; drain.
10. 10
    Return bacon to skillet.
11. 11
    Add ham, onions and garlic; cook on medium heat 5 to 8 min.
12. 12
    or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently.
13. 13
    Add cornstarch to chicken mixture; cook and stir 1 min.
14. 14
    or until sauce is slightly thickened.
15. 15
    Discard cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
16. 16
    Reserve 1/2 cup bacon mixture.
17. 17
    Add remaining to chicken mixture; mix well.
18. 18
    Serve topped with reserved bacon mixture and parsley.