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 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 can pineapple chunks undrained; 1 cup carrots diagonally sliced; 8 ounces water chestnuts sliced, drained; 1/2 pound snow pea pods diagonally halved; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 cups long grain rice hot, cooked

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can pineapple chunks undrained
1 cup carrots diagonally sliced
8 ounces water chestnuts sliced, drained
1/2 pound snow pea pods diagonally halved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cups long grain rice hot, cooked

1
Sprinkle Chicken With Garlic Powder; Place in 2 1/2 Quart Casserole Coated With Cooking Spray.
2
Cover With Plastic Wrap, Vented.
3
Microwave At High 4 to 5 Min.
4
OR Until Done.
5
Drain and Set Chicken Aside.
6
Drain Pineapple, Reserving Juice; Set Pineapple Aside.
7
Combine 2 tablespoon Juice, Carrots and Water Chestnuts in The Casserole.
8
Cover and Microwave At High 2 To 3 Min.
9
Add Pineapple and Snow Peas; Cover and Microwave At High 1 Min.
10
Combine Remaining Pineapple Juice, Cornstarch, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce and Vinegar in A 2-Cup Glass Measure; Stir Well.
11
Microwave At High 1 Min.
12
OR Until Thickened.
13
Add Chicken and Sauce To Casserole; Toss Gently To Coat.
14
Microwave, Uncovered At High 1 Min.
15
OR Until Thoroughly Heated.
16
Serve Chicken Mixture Over Rice.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into 1 inch pieces, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 can pineapple chunks undrained, 1 cup carrots diagonally sliced, 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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