Monday, April 12, 2010

Hawaiian Chicken

This recipe is from Lion House Classics, tweaked a tiny. It's pretty easy to make (although the first time with a new recipe always takes longer), and we all really like it. It's one of the only meals Josh will consistently finish (knock on wood!).

4 to 6 chicken breasts (less if you're using those really big ones)
flour
salt
cooking oil
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 green pepper, cut in 1/4-inch strips

Roll chicken pieces in flour and sprinkle with salt (I like pepper, too). Brown in oil. Drain pineapple; reserve pineapple chunks, and pour juice into measuring cup. Add water to make 1 1/2 cups. Add honey, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and bouillon cube; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over chicken pieces in 2-quart bakking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Add pineapple chunks and green pepper; bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with cooked rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

I like to sprinkle a little pepper in the sauce to offset the vinegar taste. You may want to add some brown sugar if you like it sweeter. Our favorite vegetable to eat with it is peas.

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