Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken legs; 2 whole chicken breasts; ½ cup flour; ⅓ cup salad oil or ⅓ cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 (20 ounce) cansliced pineapple; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¾ cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon ginger; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 large green pepper, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch circles

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken legs
2 whole chicken breasts
½ cup flour
⅓ cup salad oil or ⅓ cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (20 ounce) cansliced pineapple
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ginger
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 large green pepper, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch circles

1
Wash chicken; pat dry with paper towels.
2
Coat chicken with flour.
3
Heat oil in large skillet.
4
Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and brown on all sides.
5
Remove as browned to shall roasting pan, skin side up.
6
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8
Make sauce: Drain pineapple, pouring syrup into 1-cup measure and add water to make 1 1/4 cups.
9
In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and bouillon cube.
10
Bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
11
Boil 2 minutes.
12
Pour over chicken Bake uncovered, 30 minutes.
13
Add pineapply slices and green pepper; bake 30 minutes longer or until chicken is tender.

690

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken legs, 2 whole chicken breasts, ½ cup flour, ⅓ cup salad oil or ⅓ cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian 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!

Hawaiian Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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