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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe πŸπŸ”

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
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:

  1. Prepare the Marinade:

    • In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger root, stirring until well mixed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Thicken the Sauce:

    • To the remaining marinade, add cornstarch, stirring until well combined.
    • Pour the cornstarch mixture over the chicken in the pan.
  5. 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.
  6. 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! 🌺🍍

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