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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe ππ
Overview:
This delightful Hawaiian Chicken recipe brings the flavors of the tropics right to your kitchen! With succulent chicken pieces, tangy mandarin oranges, and a hint of ginger, it’s a dish bursting with tropical goodness. Best of all, it’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Calories: 228.4 per serving
- Dietary Information: Low Cholesterol, Healthy
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Category: Chicken
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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3 | Skinless chicken breasts |
1/3 | Mandarin orange |
2 | Cornstarch |
2 | Olive oil |
3/8 | Soy sauce |
1/3 | Gingerroot |
2 | Macadamia nuts |
1/4 | Pineapple juice |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Marinade:
- In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger root, stirring until well mixed.
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and add them to the marinade.
- Stir the chicken to ensure it’s thoroughly coated with the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for a while. Reserve the remaining marinade for later use.
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SautΓ© the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a sautΓ© pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan, cooking and turning them until they are fully cooked through.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- To the remaining marinade, add cornstarch, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture over the chicken in the pan.
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Cook and Garnish:
- Heat the chicken and sauce mixture while stirring, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly.
- Add mandarin oranges and macadamia nuts to the pan, continuing to cook until everything is heated through.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Transfer the Hawaiian chicken to a serving plate.
- Garnish with additional mandarin oranges and macadamia nuts if desired.
- Serve hot and savor the tropical flavors!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 228.4
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 51.9mg
- Sodium: 732.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.6g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 16.6g
- Protein: 22.9g
Tips and Serving Suggestions:
- For added freshness, sprinkle some chopped cilantro or parsley on top before serving.
- Serve this Hawaiian chicken over steamed rice or with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite tropical fruits such as pineapple or papaya.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day for lunch or dinner.
Enjoy the taste of the tropics with this easy and flavorful Hawaiian Chicken recipe! πΊπ