Hawaiian Chicken Or Polynesian Chicken Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Chicken Or Polynesian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves (skin and bones); 1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced very thin; 4 stalks celery, sliced thin on an angle; 1 tablespoon mild curry powder; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple; sea salt, to taste; freshly cracked pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth

Servings: persons

1
Fry chicken breasts in a large pan with oil until cooked, about 30 minutes.
2
Remove from pan and remove all but 2 tablespoons of the oil.
3
Add the curry powder to the oil and cook for 1 minute on medium heat.
4
Add onions and celery, cooking until the celery is soft.
5
Add pineapple, broth and a small amount of salt and pepper, if desired.
6
Simmer for 2 minutes and add chicken back into the pan.
7
Cook, simmering for 35-45 minutes with pan covered.
8
Remove chicken.
9
Make a loose paste with cornstarch and a small amount of water.
10
Add to ingredients in pan, simmering on high fora few minutes until sauce is a bit thick.
11
Pour over chicken.
12
Serve with rice or couscous.

607

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breast halves (skin and bones), 1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced very thin, 4 stalks celery, sliced thin on an angle, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Chicken Or 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!

Hawaiian Chicken Or Polynesian Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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