How to Make Hawaii Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to tropical flavors and deliciously juicy chicken, it's hard to beat the classic recipe for Hawaii chicken. This dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple and soy sauce with the savory goodness of tender chicken breasts, creating a meal that's bursting with flavor and reminiscent of a tropical getaway. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your friends and family at your next barbecue, Hawaii chicken is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons chicken stock

Information

  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. One at a time, put chicken pieces in bag, seal and shake to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute chicken pieces until brown on all sides. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake covered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • To Make Sauce (while chicken bakes): In the same large skillet, saute onion and green bell pepper for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the pineapple, soy sauce and brown sugar. Mix together cornstarch and chicken stock and add to skillet. Stir all together and let simmer for 3 minutes until thick and clear. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 10 more minutes until tender.
  • Nutrition

    640 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 1216mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 551mg