Best 3 Chicken Hawaii Recipes

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Chicken Hawaii is an absolutely delicious chicken dish, which is served with a tropical-style sauce made from pineapples, bell peppers, and coconut milk. It's incredibly easy to prepare, beginner-friendly, and great for busy weeknights or quick lunches. Chicken Hawaii can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. Whether you're looking for a simple yet flavorful dish to impress your family or friends, or just want to indulge in a tasty and satisfying meal, this article will guide you through the best recipe for creating a mouthwatering Chicken Hawaii dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAII CHICKEN



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Baked chicken pieces with a pineapple soy sauce, for a delicious taste of the islands! I like to serve this over rice or, better yet, chow mein noodles. Aloha!

Provided by NIBLETS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. One at a time, put chicken pieces in bag, seal and shake to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute chicken pieces until brown on all sides. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake covered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • To Make Sauce (while chicken bakes): In the same large skillet, saute onion and green bell pepper for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the pineapple, soy sauce and brown sugar. Mix together cornstarch and chicken stock and add to skillet. Stir all together and let simmer for 3 minutes until thick and clear. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 10 more minutes until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 45.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1216.2 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

CHICKEN HAWAII



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Ginger     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Curry     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 (13 1/2- to 15-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
Accompaniments: rice; toasted coconut; 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; lime wedges; mango chutney; chopped salted roasted cashews or peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken in batches (without crowding), turning over occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate as cooked, reserving fat in pot.
  • Add onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaf to fat in pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and flour and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in sugar (if using), coconut milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot. Return chicken and any juices accumulated on plate to pot, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and bay leaf. Season with salt, then transfer to a shallow serving dish.
  • Serve chicken over rice and topped with remaining accompaniments.

HAWAII STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Hawaii Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SB61287

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup hot water
2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups Stove Top stuffing mix
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1 ' 4-inch thick
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400@. Mix hot water & margarine in a bowl, stir in stuffing mix, pepper and 1/2 of the pineapple & 1/2 of the juice. Spoon mix evenly on the chicken; roll tightly, secure with toothpicks. Place in 9x9 casserole with remaining stuffing in center of dish. Mix remaining pineapple, juice, sugar, vinegar & ginger. Spoon over chicken. Bake 30 minutes or until totally cooked.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh chicken, ripe pineapple, and sweet bell peppers will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • If you don't have a can of cream of chicken soup, you can make your own by blending together cooked chicken, milk, and flour.
  • You can use any type of pasta that you like for this recipe. Some popular choices include penne, macaroni, and spaghetti.
  • If you're looking for a more flavorful dish, you can add a teaspoon of minced garlic to the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken Hawaii immediately over rice or pasta.

Conclusion:

Chicken Hawaii is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chicken Hawaii a try.

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