Waikiki Beach Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔑 Keywords: Pineapple, Poultry, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
⭐ Rating: 5 (from 7 reviews)
Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Waikiki Beach Chicken, a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with the sweetness of pineapple and the tanginess of soy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering, this dish is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup pineapple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 can pineapple slices, drained
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 bouillon cube
- 1 green pepper, sliced
Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2 | Coat the chicken pieces with flour, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 3 | Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides until golden brown. |
| 4 | Transfer the browned chicken pieces to a shallow roasting pan, arranging them skin side up. |
| 5 | Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. |
| 6 | Prepare the sauce: In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the pineapple syrup and water to make 1 1/4 cups. Mix in the cornstarch until dissolved. |
| 7 | In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, dissolved cornstarch mixture, cider vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and bouillon cube. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 2 minutes. |
| 8 | Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken pieces in the roasting pan. |
| 9 | Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. |
| 10 | After 30 minutes, add the pineapple slices and green pepper slices to the roasting pan. |
| 11 | Continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple and peppers are tender. |
| 12 | Serve the Waikiki Beach Chicken hot with rice and enjoy the burst of tropical flavors! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 762.5
- Fat: 35.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 85.1mg
- Sodium: 1071.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 87.1g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 65.3g
- Protein: 24.5g
Recipe Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Serve the Waikiki Beach Chicken with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy the taste of the tropics with this delicious Waikiki Beach Chicken recipe!
