Polynesian Chicken Recipe

Name: Polynesian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 6 pieces broiler-fryer chicken breast; 1 bottle French dressing; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 1/2 c. chicken broth (bouillon cubes); 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen Chinese pea pods; 1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced; 1/3 c. sliced green onion; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. cornstarch
6 pieces broiler-fryer chicken breast
1 bottle French dressing
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1/2 c. chicken broth (bouillon cubes)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen Chinese pea pods
1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced
1/3 c. sliced green onion
hot cooked rice

1
Heat oven to 450u00b0.
2
Brush chicken pieces with French dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange chicken skin side down in a shallow baking dish.
4
Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
5
Drain syrup from pineapple into a small dish.
6
Reserve pineapple.
7
Add chicken broth and soy sauce to pineapple.
8
Mix lemon juice with cornstarch; add to pineapple mixture.
9
Return to 450u00b0 and bake about 30 minutes or until chicken is browned (be sure to baste chicken with mixture).
10
Cook pea pods (as directions on package). Just before serving, combine cooked pea pods, drained water chestnuts, pineapple and onions with chicken and leave in oven for a few minutes to allow mixture to heat.

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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: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 6 pieces broiler-fryer chicken breast, 1 bottle French dressing, salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, 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.

Polynesian Chicken

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