Tangy Hawaiian Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This is a tasty twist on everyday chicken. At 16 years of age, I love to cook, bake, anything that has to do with culinary arts, and I enjoy making up recipes. This recipe is tried tested and true. A perfect idea for your next meal!

Brief

Prep 1hr20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tangy Hawaiian Chicken

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits with juice

1 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons white sugar

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons barbeque sauce

½ teaspoon curry powder

4 boneless

skinless chicken breast halves

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup finely chopped onion

½ cup finely chopped celery

2 ½ cups uncooked white rice

4 cups water

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

In a glass or plastic dish with a lid combine the pineapple with its juice soy sauce onion powder sugar lemon juice barbeque sauce and curry powder. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Place the chicken into the mixture cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts onto the grate and grill until the meat is no longer pink inside. Brush occasionally with the pineapple sauce. Chicken should take about 7 to 10 minutes on each side.

Step 3

Put the four cups water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions celery and rice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until rice is tender about 20 minutes. In a separate pan heat the marinade over medium heat until boiling. Simmer for about 5 or 10 minutes then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Serve the chicken on a bed of rice with the sauce covering it or to the side.

Nutritional Information

Tangy Hawaiian Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 672.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.2g 80%

Carbohydrates: 119.5g 39%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 19.3g

Fat: 2.4g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 68.4mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 139.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 27.7mg 213%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 65%

Vitamin C: 15.9mg 27%

Folate: 296.5mcg 74%

Calcium: 81.5mg 8%

Iron: 7.4mg 41%

Magnesium: 104.2mg 37%

Potassium: 756mg 21%

Sodium: 3791.9mg 152%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 80%

Calories From Fat: 21.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.