Delicious Polynesian Chicken Recipe

Name: Delicious Polynesian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken, cut-up cut into pieces or 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; ¼ cup soy sauce; 3 -4 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; ¼ cup minced onion; 12-1 cup flour; salt and pepper (optional); 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained and reserve juice; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and reserve juice; 2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup water; ⅓ cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs chicken, cut-up cut into pieces or 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
¼ cup soy sauce
3 -4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon ginger powder
¼ cup minced onion
12-1 cup flour
salt and pepper (optional)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained and reserve juice
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and reserve juice
2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water
⅓ cup slivered almonds

1
Arrange the chicken in a large bowl.
2
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oil, ginger powder and onion, and pour over the chicken; toss to coat the chicken pieces.
3
Marinate the chicken for about 1 hour in the mixture.
4
After 1 hour, drain the chicken, and SAVE the marinade.
5
Mix the flour with salt and pepper (if using).
6
Coat each piece of chicken in flour, and shake off any excess flour.
7
Prepare a large fry pan, and brown the chicken pieces in hot oil on both sides; set aside.
8
In a bowl, combine the juice from the canned fruit with the reserved chicken soy marinade.
9
Combine cornstarch with water, and add to the marinade; whisk to combine.
10
Set oven to 350F.
11
Place the chicken in a shallow greased baking dish.
12
Cover with the sauce.
13
Bake for about 40 minutes.
14
Before serving top with the pineapple and mandarin fruit and sprinkle with almonds.
15
Delicious!

2177

kcal

Calories

Fat

285

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs chicken, cut-up cut into pieces or 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 -4 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 teaspoon ginger powder, and more.

Yes, Delicious Polynesian Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious Polynesian Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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