Best 20 Polynesian Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Polynesia, where flavors dance and aromas ignite the senses. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Polynesian chicken, a dish that encapsulates the essence of these enchanting islands. From tantalizing marinades to succulent cooking techniques, let us guide you through the process of creating a masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to paradise.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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A little recipe I picked up from my favorite sergeant in the corps. His recipe calls for papaya, but he told me it's optional. I hope you like. Serve over rice.

Provided by INSP16GO

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch strips
½ cup diced carrots
¼ cup fresh shredded coconut
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle ginger ale
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together pineapple chunks (with juices), peppers, carrots, and coconut. Mix in basil, ginger, garlic, oregano, and bay leaf. Pour in ginger ale, and stir in chicken strips. Cover, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in chicken and marinade; simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water; stir into sauce; cook to thicken, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 138.5 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 52.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 147.9 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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Seasoned with ginger, almonds and colorful fruit, this chicken is a special main dish for a crowd. I dreamed up this economical recipe one day when chicken thighs were on sale. I served it to guests and they loved it.-Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
20 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups orange juice
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. in a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches; drain. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes., In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, pineapple juice and ginger to a boil. Pour over chicken. top with pineapple, oranges and almonds. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

POLYNESIAN PEACH CHICKEN



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This is a delicious, fairly quick, attractive main dish. Serve over rice.

Provided by Bill Thompson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
¼ cup corn oil
1 ½ cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (15 ounce) can peach halves, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tomatoes, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the flour in a plastic bag with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, and toss to coat evenly with flour. Heat the corn oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Shake the excess flour from the chicken pieces, and place into the hot oil. Cook until browned on all sides turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Pour in the water, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, stir in the onion and green bell pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Pour 2 tablespoons of the reserved peach juice into a small bowl, and set aside. Pour the remaining peach juice into the pot along with the soy sauce and vinegar; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved peach juice, and stir into the boiling sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 1 minute. Stir in the peach halves and chopped tomatoes. Cook and stir until the peaches are hot and the tomatoes are beginning to fall apart, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 449.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

POLYNESIAN PULLED CHICKEN



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I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. -Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
6 hoagie buns, split
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Shred chicken with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through., Serve with buns and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve on buns. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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After decades of sad salads made from cold iceberg lettuce and flavorless supermarket tomatoes, the people of the 1970s were ready for salad excitement. They started including "exotic" ingredients like mandarin oranges and macadamia nuts that had become readily available in supermarkets. Then they added lots of mayonnaise and sour cream (because this is still America) and served it all on a few leaves of iceberg lettuce, because that's what officially makes things a salad. Eventually we wised up and realized that Polynesian chicken salad shouldn't be considered a "healthy" salad -- but goshdarnit is it ever tasty (seriously).

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 first course servings or 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 rotisserie chicken
One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
One 11-ounce can mandarin oranges packed in juice, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 small head iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken, then rip into small pieces and set aside. Remove the meat and discard the carcass, then shred the meat into small pieces.
  • Drain the canned pineapple, reserving the juice. Put the pineapple in a large bowl with the chicken meat, drained mandarin oranges, celery, carrots and grapes.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garam masala, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add a bit of the reserved pineapple juice to thin out until pourable.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken skin and macadamia nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and the skin is crispy.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss well to coat.
  • Line four plates with whole iceberg lettuce leaves, then mound some chicken salad in the center of each. Top each salad with chicken skin and macadamia nuts. Serve immediately.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN (4 INGREDIENTS)



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Make and share this Polynesian Chicken (4 Ingredients) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs boneless chicken thighs or 3 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup thousand island dressing (I recommend Thousand Island Dressing)
1 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons onion soup mix (I recommend Copycat Lipton's Onion Soup Mix)

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken thighs in greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Combine remaining 3 ingredients in small bowl. Pour over chicken. Bake, covered, in 350ºF (175ºC) oven for about 1 1/2 hours, turning chicken halfway through cooking time, until no longer pink inside. Remove cover for last 15 minutes to thicken sauce if desired.
  • **For OAMC: place all ingredients into a large ziploc bag. Label and Freeze. TO serve: Defrost overnight, dump ingredients into baking pan and cook until done, about 1 1/2 hours.**.
  • I think this would also work in a crockpot as well.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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This recipe is absolutely delicious. It is very summery recipe since you can grill and enjoy a nice summer afternoon. I got this recipe from the Publix Family Style Magazine Summer 2010 edition. I have made the recipe once and cant wait to make it again. It is very good and can be made pretty quickly!

Provided by anadabest

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pineapple juice (sweetened or unsweetened)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
12 chicken thighs (skinned if desired) or 12 chicken drumsticks (skinned if desired)
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce, in a small saucepan combine pineapple juice, honey, mustard, soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Transfer half of the sauce to a bowl; cover and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. For charcoal grill arrange medium-hot coals around drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. Cover; grill until chicken is no longer pink or 165 degrees Farenheit, brushing frequently with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling. (For gas grill preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.).
  • Note: If you do not have cornstarch on hand, you can substitute with 3 Tsp of all purpose flour.

POLYNESIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Polynesian Pineapple Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 lb snow peas, trimmed
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5-6 minutes; remove chicken from skillet and reserve.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, and carrots to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the snow peas, almonds, water chestnuts, pineapple, and reserved chicken.
  • Cook, stirring often, 3-4 minutes; add the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Serve over brown rice or rice noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 786.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 29.1, Protein 29.4

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD (DIABETIC)



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Make and share this Polynesian Chicken Salad (Diabetic) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium-size bowl. Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate to chill.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN FAFA



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A skillet dish with chicken, rice and coconut. The original calls for boneless chicken breast, but I prefer chicken thighs.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
1/3 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet with lid, over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the coconut milk, water, rice, and chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir the spinach into the skillet, and cook just until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.9, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 174.3, Carbohydrate 101.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 39.8, Protein 22.7

QUICK POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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Fruit and chicken always pair up so well, and now they make the simplest meal ever: Chicken baked in fruit cocktail! Delicious, easiest ever recipe!

Provided by Claudia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 chicken thighs
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken pieces. If you wish, remove the skins (not mandatory). Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Pour the fruit cocktail and juices evenly over the chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour (no turning or basting needed). Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 71.6 mg

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Try chicken salad in a new way - perfect if you love Island cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons sesame seed
2 cups water
1 package (3 oz) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, spread sesame seed. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and aromatic. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Break up ramen noodles before opening pouch. Remove seasoning packet from pouch. Add ramen noodles to boiling water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender; drain. Rinse in cold water to cool; drain.
  • In small bowl or 1-cup measuring cup, mix reserved pineapple juice, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from ramen seasoning packet, the vinegar, soy sauce, honey and ginger. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix noodles, pineapple, cabbage, chicken, onions and carrot. Stir in dressing and sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     Sauce     Chicken     Bake     Marinate

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds chicken wings
1 cup pineapple preserves
1/2 cup sherry
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Chop off the wing tips; discard them, or save them for making soup. Cut each wing into 2 pieces. Place the wings in a glass baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour this mixture over the wings. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and place them in a shallow pan (a jelly-roll pan is perfect). Pour 1 cup marinade liquid over. Bake for 1 hour.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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I found this recipe on the Food Network website. It looks way too delicious! It's from the show Weighing In. I would definitely half this recipe, but thought I'd post it as is.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 star anise
2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
10 green onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large baking dish, mix the diced chicken, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, star anise, and ginger. Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle green onion and cilantro over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 65.9, Sodium 357.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 26.9

POLYNESIAN GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS



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These are a must have at any football gathering or tailgating party. The wings are super moist and the convenience of throwing them in the oven still frozen really is a timesaver. The glaze is sweet and spicy and together these wings are oh-so satisfying. If you like less spice, just cut back on the red pepper flakes. This is one...

Provided by V Seward

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb chicken wing drummettes, unbreaded (about 30 pieces)
1/2 c brown sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 c pineapple juice (i use the juice from canned sliced pineapple*)
1/2 c reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup water
1/2 c finely chopped green sweet bell pepper
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 green onion chopped (optional) for garnish
cooking spray
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Evenly space the chicken drummettes on the baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Lightly spray the seasoned chicken with additional cooking spray to encourage browning. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Turn half-way through the cooking time. When baking is completed, drain the baking sheet of any excess juices.
  • 2. Combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, red pepper, pineapple juice, water/broth and soy sauce in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium high heat for 3 - 6 minutes until thickened. Spoon the glaze over all sides of the chicken and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Place on serving dish, brush with more of the glaze mixture Garnish with chopped green onions for added color, texture and flavor. Serve with remaining glaze. *If using the pineapple juice from the canned sliced pineapple... why not grill it and add to the plate, beautiful presentation and it will get eaten as well.

TANGY POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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Make and share this Tangy Polynesian Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 46 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken, cut up
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour over chicken. Marinate, turning occasionally 2-3 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare a hot fire. Remove chicken from sauce and place skin side down on an oiled grill, reserving sauce.
  • Grill, turning once, until chicken is browned on both sides, about 15 minutes per side.
  • Continue grilling, turning and basting frequently with the sauce until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 107.7, Carbohydrate 1.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.2

POLYNESIAN PEACH CHICKEN



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Make and share this Polynesian Peach Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h24m

Yield 8 pcs. chicken, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 lbs chicken (bone-in, cut in pieces)
1/4 cup corn oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (15 ounce) can peaches, halves liquid reserved
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the flour in a plastic bag with 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Add the chicken pieces, and toss to coat evenly with flour.
  • Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Shake the excess flour from the chicken pieces and place into the hot oil. Cook until browned on all sides turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Pour in the water, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, stir in the onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is longer pink at the bone, and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Pour 2 Tblsp. of the reserved peach juice into a small bowl, and set aside. Pour the remaining peach juice into the pot along with the soy sauce and vinegar; bring to a boil over med-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved peach juice, and stir into the boiling sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 1 minute. Stir in the peach halves and chopped tomatoes. Cook and stir until the peaches are hot and the tomatoes are beginnning to fall apart, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN FAFA



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Stew made of chicken, rice, onion, garlic, coconut milk, and spinach. Topped with shredded coconut. I serve this with warm tortillas. It reminds me of a dish we ate in Fiji.

Provided by IIJUAN12

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
⅓ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook 2 minutes. Mix in the coconut milk, water, rice, and chicken, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.
  • Stir the spinach into the skillet, and cook just until heated through. Sprinkle with coconut, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
2 8 oz cans pineapple chunks, liquid reserved
1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water, divided
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
hot white rice
toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • cut chicken into 2-inch strips. In large skillet melt butter, then saute chicken just until it changes color. In separate bowl combine pineapple juice, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger. Stir in pineapple and bell pepper with the chicken. Stir in juice mixture. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 12 minutes. Combine cornstarch and the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons water. Stir into chicken mixture. Cook until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Serve over rice and garnish with almonds

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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This recipe came from a diabetic website. It's easy and very tasty. It's a favorite of mine.

Provided by Jennifer Chinn

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb boneless chicken breasts
4 oz fat-free red russian dressing
1/2 c sugar-free apricot preserves
1 pkg dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven at 350F.
  • 2. Wash the chicken and cut into 2" pieces, and place pieces in a small casserole dish. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour 1/2 of the sauce over the chicken. Cover and bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in the remaining sauce and bake uncovered another 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs for a healthier meal.
  • If you don't have cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour instead.
  • Add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked, to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Serve Polynesian chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Polynesian chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its sweet and tangy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy breading, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Polynesian chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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