Tropical Chicken Recipes

TROPICAL CHICKEN BREASTS

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.

TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN

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.

TROPICAL CHICKEN II

Steps:

• Preheat outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate; OR preheat oven to Grill/Broil.
• Place chicken on grill/grate. In a medium bowl mix together the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice and cherry juice. Pour mixture over chicken a little bit at a time; turn after 5 to 7 minutes and repeat. Cook until chicken is cooked through (juices run clear), about 15 minutes.

TROPICAL BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Position rack in the center of the oven.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix together Dijon mustard, basil and honey.
• Smear the chicken with this mixture.
• Arrange chicken, skin side down, in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish just large enough to hold it in a single layer.
• Sprinkle the pieces with finely chopped onions, bell peppers, butter, salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste and 1/2 tsp each of cinnamon and paprika.
• Pour orange and pineapple juice around the chicken.
• Bake, basting once, for 30 minutes.
• Turn the chicken skin side up, season with salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp each of cinnamon and paprika, and all of brown sugar.
• Bake until the chicken is tender and golden, about 20 minutes longer.
• Add more orange juice or pineapple juice if the pan seems dry.
• Pour the juice into a small saucepan and boil over high heat until it becomes syrupy.
• Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

TROPICAL CHICKEN PATTIES

Steps:

• Put the chicken, half of the green jalapeno, half of the garlic, the allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix with your hands and form into four 1/2-inch-thick oval patties. Put the patties on a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the red onion, the remaining green jalapeno and garlic, and the turmeric and cook 1 minute. Add the rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stir and reduce the heat to medium low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the peas but don't stir; cover and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until firm, about 4 minutes per side. Toss the pineapple, cilantro, red jalapeno, and the remaining red onion and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl. Season with salt.
• Stir the rice and peas and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the patties and pineapple salsa.
• Per serving: Calories: 517 ;Total Fat: 21 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 29 grams; Total carbohydrates: 56 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 94 milligrams; Sodium: 349 milligrams

TROPICAL GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with cilantro and serve.