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TROPICAL CHICKEN BREASTS



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From Home Cooking, July/August 2005, came the original of this recipe. I've changed it slightly & serve is over brown rice with peas for a complete meal.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F, & spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut each breast into 3 or 4 pieces & arrange them on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ginger, paprika, onion powder & garlic salt, then add the Worcestershire sauce & mix well.
  • Set aside 1/2 of this mixture, & brush the rest of it over the chicken pieces.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the chicken pieces over & baste with the remaining 1/2 of the sauce.
  • Bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple & brown sugar, then carefully spoon this mixture over the baked chicken.
  • Bake an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 940.1, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.6, Protein 22.4

MACADAMIA NUT CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TROPICAL MARMALADE



Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts With Tropical Marmalade image

This is different than the few similar recipes already posted to this site. It is included a cookbook I have called Chefs of Aloha: Favorite Recipes from the Top Chefs of Hawaii (and is attributed to Diamond Head Restaurant).

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
chicken marinade (recipe (below)
1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
tropical marmalade (recipe below)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cups diced pineapple
3 cups diced papayas
1/2 cup gooseberry (optional)
6 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
1/8 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon spearmint (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, and blend well. Add chicken breasts, and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare the Tropical Marmalade by combining in a saucepan all the Tropical Marmalade ingredients (except mint); bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for 1 hour or until the mixture reaches jam consistency. Stir frequently to avoid scorching. Cool. Fold in fresh mint, to taste; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator, and let drain. Combine macadamia nuts and bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with the macadamia nut mixture.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Saute chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. (Add a litte more oil if necessary, since macadamia nuts may absorb oil.).
  • Serve with Tropical Marmalade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.9, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 190.9, Sodium 1607.5, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 29.4, Protein 41.2

MACADAMIA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TROPICAL MARMALADE



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This is a wonderful tropical main dish from Hawaii. The marinade is so good!

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 c finely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 c plain breadcrumbs
1/2 c all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp oil
1 Tbsp butter
CHICKEN MARINADE:
1/2 c low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp mirin (sweet japanese rice wine)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
TROPICAL MARMALADE
2 c diced pineapple
3 c diced papayas
1/2 c gooseberries (optional)
6 Tbsp granulated sugar (or to taste)
1/8 tsp prepared horseradish (optional)
1/8 tsp chopped fresh mint or spearmint (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, and blend well. Add chicken breasts, and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • 2. While chicken is marinating, prepare the Tropical Marmalade by combining in a saucepan all the Tropical Marmalade ingredients (except mint); bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let simmer for 1 hour or until the mixture reaches jam consistency. Stir frequently to avoid scorching. Cool. Fold in fresh mint, to taste; set aside.
  • 3. Remove chicken from refrigerator, and let drain.
  • 4. Combine macadamia nuts and bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
  • 5. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with the macadamia nut mixture.
  • 6. In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. (Add a little more oil if necessary, since macadamia nuts may absorb oil.).
  • 7. Serve with Tropical Marmalade.

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