Pineapple Chicken Paradise Recipes

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN PARADISE

Steps:

• Cut each pineapple in half lengthwise, then cut in half lengthwise again, making four shells with part of the leaves. Remove fruit; cut into cubes. Turn pineapple shells cut side down on paper towels to drain; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pineapple cubes, chicken and celery; cover and refrigerate. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney and salt; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Before serving, drain the chicken mixture; toss with mayonnaise mixture and peanuts. Using a slotted spoon, fill pineapple shells. Sprinkle with coconut; top with oranges and grapes.

PINEAPPLE PARADISE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar with 1/2 cup water and the ginger slices. Bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a large pitcher, stir together the ginger simple syrup, pineapple juice and seltzer. Pour into ice-filled glasses and add 1 1/2 ounces of rum to each glass, if using. Garnish each with a pineapple chunk.

STICKY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup and is the consistency of thick syrup. Set the sauce aside.
• Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any liquid, then add the sauce to the skillet and stir until combined. Add the pineapple and cashews if using; cook, stirring, for an additional 1 minute. Serve the chicken on a bed of rice.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN PARADISE

Steps:

• Cut each pineapple in half lengthwise, then cut in half lengthwise again, making four shells with part of the leaves. Remove fruit; cut into cubes. = Turn pineapple shells cut side down on paper towels to drain; set aside. In a bowl, combine the pineapple cubes, chicken and celery; cover and refrigerate. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, chutney and salt; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Before serving, drain the chicken mixture; toss with mayonnaise mixture and peanuts. Using a slotted spoon, fill pineapple shells. Sprinkle with coconut; top with oranges and grapes.

PINEAPPLE PARADISE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• In medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda.
• Mix well with a wire whisk; set aside.
• In large bowl with an electric mixer blend sugars.
• Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
• Add egg, vanilla, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice and beat on medium speed until smooth.
• Add the flour mixture and blend at low speed until just combined.
• Do Not Overmix!
• Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, 2-inches apart.
• Sprinkle lightly with shredded coconut, if desired.
• Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until cookies begin to turn lightly brown at edges.
• Transfer immediately to cool flat surface with spatula.

BIRD OF PARADISE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a large bowl; add in pineapple, grapes, and mango (if you are not serving right away, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours; if you refrigerate longer, the pineapple tends to give off its juices).
• To make the dressing: whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, and zest together in a small bowl.
• Stir in 1/4 cup nuts.
• Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently but thoroughly.
• Peel the papaya, using a vegetable peeler.
• Cut it in half, remove the seeds, and the cut it vertically into even slices.
• Line individual plates with lettuce leaves; mound the chicken salad in the middle of the plate; arrange papaya slices around the salad along with a cluster of grapes.
• Sprinkle with remaining nuts; serve immediately.