Tahitian Chicken Recipe

Name: Tahitian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. frying chicken pieces; 2 Tbsp. butter or substitute; 1 (20 oz.) can chunk pineapple in syrup; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. garlic, pressed or finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger or 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. salt (optional); 1 medium seeded green pepper; 1/2 c. sliced green onion; 1 mango or papaya, peeled; 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

5 lb. frying chicken pieces
2 Tbsp. butter or substitute
1 (20 oz.) can chunk pineapple in syrup
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger or 1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 medium seeded green pepper
1/2 c. sliced green onion
1 mango or papaya, peeled
1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1
Cut green pepper into chunks; slice mango or papaya.
2
Saute chicken in butter or substitute until well browned.
3
Remove excess fat from pan.
4
Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
5
Combine syrup, soy sauce, water and garlic and pour over chicken.
6
Sprinkle with ginger and salt.
7
Cover.
8
Simmer 30 minutes.
9
Remove chicken to heated platter.
10
Add pineapple, green pepper, green onion, mango or papaya and cherry tomatoes to pan juices.
11
Stir cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water; add to pan, stirring gently until mixture boils and thickens.
12
If mixture is not thick enough, stir in 1 additional tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water. Spoon over chicken.

1085

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

179

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. frying chicken pieces, 2 Tbsp. butter or substitute, 1 (20 oz.) can chunk pineapple in syrup, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Tahitian 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.

Tahitian Chicken

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