Tahitian Chicken Recipe

Name: Tahitian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium chicken breasts, boned and skinned; 2 beaten eggs; 1/2 c. cornstarch; 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 2 c. sliced carrots; 1 c. toasted sliced almonds; 2 c. pineapple chunks; 2/3 c. sugar; 2/3 c. cider vinegar; 4 Tbsp. soy sauce; 4 Tbsp. plus 3 tsp. cornstarch; 4 Tbsp. cold water

Servings: persons

4 medium chicken breasts, boned and skinned
2 beaten eggs
1/2 c. cornstarch
6 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 c. sliced carrots
1 c. toasted sliced almonds
2 c. pineapple chunks
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. cider vinegar
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
4 Tbsp. plus 3 tsp. cornstarch
4 Tbsp. cold water

1
Cut chicken into bite size pieces; dip in egg and then cornstarch until thoroughly coated.
2
Cook in oil over medium heat until hot and brown.
3
Remove and hold.
4
Drain pineapple and add enough water to syrup to make 2 cups.
5
To pan drippings, add pineapple syrup; stir in sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and ginger. Heat to boiling until sugar dissolves.
6
Stir in carrots and green pepper; reduce heat and cover.
7
Cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
8
Mix 2 tablespoons plus 3 teaspoons cornstarch and water until smooth.
9
Stir in egg mixture; stir constantly until thickened.
10
Boil 1 minute; stir in chicken, pineapple and almonds and heat slowly until hot.
11
Serve over rice.
12
Garnish with mandarin oranges and parsley.

1201

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

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: 4 medium chicken breasts, boned and skinned, 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 c. cornstarch, 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 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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