Chicken Hawaii Recipe

Name: Chicken Hawaii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups); 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (2 cloves); 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras); 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sugar (optional); 1 (13 1/2- to 15-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat); Accompaniments: rice; toasted coconut; 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; lime wedges; mango chutney; chopped salted roasted cashews or peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 (13 1/2- to 15-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
Accompaniments: rice; toasted coconut; 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; lime wedges; mango chutney; chopped salted roasted cashews or peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2
Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken in batches (without crowding), turning over occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate as cooked, reserving fat in pot.
3
Add onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaf to fat in pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and flour and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in sugar (if using), coconut milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot. Return chicken and any juices accumulated on plate to pot, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and bay leaf. Season with salt, then transfer to a shallow serving dish.
4
Serve chicken over rice and topped with remaining accompaniments.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups), and more.

Yes, Chicken Hawaii falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Hawaii

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