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Tropical Chicken

Name: Tropical Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 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

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 15, 2022

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

Tropical Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Can you freeze Tropical Chicken?

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.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 451 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein.