Tropical Chicken Recipe

Name: Tropical Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/4 cup pineapple juice; 1 hot red pepper (4-1/2 to 5 inches), seeded and chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound fresh snow peas; 1 tablespoon minced chives; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 hot red pepper (4-1/2 to 5 inches), seeded and chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fresh snow peas
1 tablespoon minced chives
Hot cooked rice

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil; remove and set aside.
2
In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, pineapple, water chestnuts, pineapple juice, hot pepper, salt and pepper.
3
Return chicken to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add peas and chives; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until peas are tender and chicken juices run clear. Thicken pan juices if desired. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

395

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up, 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tropical 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.

Tropical Chicken

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