Best 8 Polynesian Chicken Recipe With Pineapple Recipes

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**A Taste of Paradise: Polynesian Chicken with Pineapple and More**

Embark on a culinary journey to the enchanting islands of Polynesia with our collection of tantalizing chicken recipes. From the classic Polynesian Chicken with Pineapple to the flavorful Polynesian Chicken Skewers and the tropical Polynesian Chicken Salad, these dishes capture the vibrant spirit of Polynesian cuisine. Each recipe bursts with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, featuring tender chicken marinated in a delectable blend of spices and succulent pineapple. Prepare to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these Polynesian chicken creations.

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POLYNESIAN PEACH CHICKEN



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This is a delicious, fairly quick, attractive main dish. Serve over rice.

Provided by Bill Thompson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
¼ cup corn oil
1 ½ cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 (15 ounce) can peach halves, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tomatoes, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the flour in a plastic bag with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, and toss to coat evenly with flour. Heat the corn oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Shake the excess flour from the chicken pieces, and place into the hot oil. Cook until browned on all sides turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Pour in the water, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, stir in the onion and green bell pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Pour 2 tablespoons of the reserved peach juice into a small bowl, and set aside. Pour the remaining peach juice into the pot along with the soy sauce and vinegar; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved peach juice, and stir into the boiling sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 1 minute. Stir in the peach halves and chopped tomatoes. Cook and stir until the peaches are hot and the tomatoes are beginning to fall apart, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 449.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken image

I love the sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. I serve this over rice and accompany it with green beans. This recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law many years ago.

Provided by HESSELMJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 pounds assorted chicken pieces such as breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir ketchup and brown sugar into melted butter, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Whisk cornstarch into vinegar until smooth; pour into pan. Whisk constantly and add salt, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir pineapple into sauce.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour pineapple sauce over chicken.
  • Bake until sauce is bubbling, chicken is browned, and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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A sweet, delicious and attractive dish, this easy-to-prepare recipe also produces a scrumptious sauce.

Provided by katii

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon paprika
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
reserved pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1/4 cup pitted black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together first 5 ingredients.
  • Arrange chicken in a greased roasting pan; sprinkle with spice mixture.
  • Sir together pineapple juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle over chicken.
  • Cover and bake in a preheated 375* oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.
  • Scatter pineapple and olives (if using) over chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 5-10 minutes until heated through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 1085.2, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 18.2, Protein 29.7

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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Seasoned with ginger, almonds and colorful fruit, this chicken is a special main dish for a crowd. I dreamed up this economical recipe one day when chicken thighs were on sale. I served it to guests and they loved it.-Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
20 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups orange juice
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add the chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. in a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches; drain. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes., In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, pineapple juice and ginger to a boil. Pour over chicken. top with pineapple, oranges and almonds. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

POLYNESIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Polynesian Pineapple Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 lb snow peas, trimmed
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5-6 minutes; remove chicken from skillet and reserve.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, and carrots to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the snow peas, almonds, water chestnuts, pineapple, and reserved chicken.
  • Cook, stirring often, 3-4 minutes; add the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Serve over brown rice or rice noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 786.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 29.1, Protein 29.4

POLYNESIAN HONEY-PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken image

I have submitted this recipe as it was originally written however I prepare it slightly different. The original recipe calls for the marinade that the chicken was in to be used as the basting sauce but I am not comfortable with that. I double the marinade & after it has cooled I use 3/4 of the sauce to marinate the meat & reserve 1/4 of the marinade to use as the basting sauce while cooking. This marinade also works on pork. Prep times does not include marinating.

Provided by Nanette62

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
1/4 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. ground)
1 teaspoon salt
12 chicken drumsticks or 12 chicken thighs (or a combination, approx. 3 lbs. or any other meaty chicken pieces)

Steps:

  • For marinade, in sauce pan combine pineapple juice, honey, worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger& salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until marinade mixture is reduced 1/4 (approx.).
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Place chicken pieces in a plastic bag or shallow dish.
  • Pour in marinade& marinate chicken at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Drain chicken pieces, reserving marinade.
  • Cook chicken on covered medium heat grill (indirect heat) for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is tender& no longer pink, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade for the first 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 177.4, Sodium 890.3, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 21.9, Protein 42.6

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



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This recipe is absolutely delicious. It is very summery recipe since you can grill and enjoy a nice summer afternoon. I got this recipe from the Publix Family Style Magazine Summer 2010 edition. I have made the recipe once and cant wait to make it again. It is very good and can be made pretty quickly!

Provided by anadabest

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pineapple juice (sweetened or unsweetened)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
12 chicken thighs (skinned if desired) or 12 chicken drumsticks (skinned if desired)
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce, in a small saucepan combine pineapple juice, honey, mustard, soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Transfer half of the sauce to a bowl; cover and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. For charcoal grill arrange medium-hot coals around drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. Cover; grill until chicken is no longer pink or 165 degrees Farenheit, brushing frequently with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling. (For gas grill preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.).
  • Note: If you do not have cornstarch on hand, you can substitute with 3 Tsp of all purpose flour.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN OR POLYNESIAN CHICKEN



Hawaiian Chicken or Polynesian Chicken image

A really tasty dish that is neither too "pineapple-y" or too overwhelmed by spices. This is either a wonderful dinner dish or a great party item. You'll be the hit of any pot luck. It couldn't be easier to make, and you can even substitute chicken wings for the breasts and turn this into a mouth-watering appetizer. The scent of this dish cooking will have your family or friends salivating. Serve with rice or couscous and ENJOY! (Note added: Please add more seasoning if you like. One review notes this is tasteless which it certainly is not. But common sense in cooking calls for the chef to make sure a dish is seasoned to taste before taking it off of the stove.) NOTE: For a diet requiring limited fats and cholestrol, remove skin and fat from pan once the chicken had cooked, and reduce the amount of canola oi.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Curries

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 chicken breast halves (skin and bones)
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced very thin
4 stalks celery, sliced thin on an angle
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
sea salt, to taste
freshly cracked pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth

Steps:

  • Fry chicken breasts in a large pan with oil until cooked, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and remove all but 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  • Add the curry powder to the oil and cook for 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Add onions and celery, cooking until the celery is soft.
  • Add pineapple, broth and a small amount of salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes and add chicken back into the pan.
  • Cook, simmering for 35-45 minutes with pan covered.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Make a loose paste with cornstarch and a small amount of water.
  • Add to ingredients in pan, simmering on high fora few minutes until sauce is a bit thick.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Serve with rice or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 295.1, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 15.4, Protein 17.6

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality chicken for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs will work well.
  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet or baking dish. Just be sure to cook it over medium heat so that it doesn't dry out.
  • The pineapple slices can be grilled, roasted, or sautéed. If you're grilling them, be sure to brush them with oil to prevent them from sticking.
  • Serve the chicken and pineapple with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Polynesian chicken recipe with pineapple is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the pineapple adds a sweet and tangy flavor. You can adjust the spices in the marinade to suit your own taste, and you can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or snow peas.

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