CHICKEN HAWAII

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Ginger     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Curry     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 (13 1/2- to 15-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
Accompaniments: rice; toasted coconut; 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; lime wedges; mango chutney; chopped salted roasted cashews or peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken in batches (without crowding), turning over occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate as cooked, reserving fat in pot.
  • Add onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaf to fat in pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and flour and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in sugar (if using), coconut milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot. Return chicken and any juices accumulated on plate to pot, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and bay leaf. Season with salt, then transfer to a shallow serving dish.
  • Serve chicken over rice and topped with remaining accompaniments.

Jim Nasro
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken Hawaii. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Purplix_
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Shahzaib Tahir
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I've never made chicken Hawaii before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Sophia Reno
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


MOHMMED Ebrahim
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I'm not a fan of the sweet and sour sauce in this recipe. I prefer a more savory sauce.


sarfraz hussain
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of chicken, vegetables, and sauces to create your own unique dish.


Jimcaale Xasan
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This recipe is too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Ahsan Fourline
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve at potlucks or parties.


christine nzau
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Zoya Aziz
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I'm allergic to pineapple, so I substituted mango in this recipe. It turned out great!


Ujeli Lama
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pineapple and chicken, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Big Dog Trump Supporter
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mijan Khan
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This recipe is too complicated. There are too many ingredients and steps involved.


Amy Montalvan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce.


Najim Toheeb
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I love the combination of pineapple and chicken. This recipe is a great way to enjoy this classic flavor combination.


vincent makori
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken I had on hand and it turned out great.


Classic Jummith
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a total disaster. The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was way too sweet.


roland jabbour
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Ram Kapul
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it.