Best Tropical Chicken Ii Recipes

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TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN



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In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint of sweetness that's balanced by a bit of soy sauce. -Christina Aho, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups chopped peeled mangoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice and thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with mangoes, onion, red pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture, rice and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

TROPICAL CHICKEN



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This hearty, colorful dish makes a convenient all-in-one meal. I serve it often, and my family never seems to get tired of it. They like the way the sweetness of the pineapple in this recipe balances the garlic and hot pepper. -Leah Johnson, Pearl City, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil; remove and set aside. , 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



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The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party. It smelled so good on the grill that guests could hardly wait to try a piece! -Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), quartered

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Set aside 1/3 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade during the last 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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

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