TROPICAL CHICKEN

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This hearty, colorful dish makes a convenient all-in-one meal. I serve it often, and my family never seems to get tired of it. They like the way the sweetness of the pineapple in this recipe balances the garlic and hot pepper. -Leah Johnson, Pearl City, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 hot red pepper (4-1/2 to 5 inches), seeded and chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fresh snow peas
1 tablespoon minced chives
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil; remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, pineapple, water chestnuts, pineapple juice, hot pepper, salt and pepper. , Return chicken to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add peas and chives; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until peas are tender and chicken juices run clear. Thicken pan juices if desired. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

roni khan
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


James Lankford
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I'm a big fan of chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I always serve this with rice and vegetables.


Lizzi Rene
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This is my go-to chicken recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Kh Kh
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


AyaZ Akbar
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This recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is out of this world. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


Maame Pokuaah
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


waheed Murad
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I served this with rice and pineapple, and it was a delicious meal.


Donna Gerbrandt
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


Armani Sanchez
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I'm a big fan of chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I always serve this with rice and vegetables.


Erika Riggins
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This is my go-to chicken recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Sujita Adhikari
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


Haider Abbas
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This recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is out of this world. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


Sahdek Ali
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe is an exception. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I always serve this with rice and vegetables.


Md Eusuf Islam Hridoy Khan
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


Brayden Shaw
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I made this recipe for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served this with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Nahom Babu
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love serving this with rice and vegetables.


Md Kawshar
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served this with rice and pineapple, and it was a delicious meal.


Akande Nurudeen
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This was my first time making tropical chicken, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Atkins
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this recipe. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I served this with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Custome 1
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This tropical chicken dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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