Waikiki Chicken Salad Recipes

CHICKEN WAIKIKI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 3 cups of the broth to boiling over high heat. Add rice; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, drain pineapple juice into 2-cup measuring cup; add remaining 1/2 cup broth to make 1 1/4 cups. In another 2-quart saucepan, mix pineapple liquid, sugar, cornstarch, gingerroot, vinegar and soy sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in bell peppers and pineapple.
• Cut chicken into 2 1/2x1-inch strips. Spread rice in baking dish; arrange chicken strips over rice. Pour pineapple mixture over chicken and rice.
• Cover dish with foil. Bake about 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and mixture is bubbly.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in salad dressing and 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice. Stir in the pineapple tidbits, chicken, almonds, and grapes until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

QUICK HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Fold in oranges. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in bananas and sprinkle with peanuts.

TROPICAL SALSA-TOPPED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit cups, reserving juice. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons reserved juice, the lime peel and salt. Add chicken pieces; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes, stirring once.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix drained fruit, bell pepper, onions and cilantro; set aside.
• Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add chicken with marinade. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
• In large bowl, toss spinach with remaining reserved juice. On 2 dinner plates, arrange spinach. Top with chicken and fruit mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

WAIKIKI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• Mix in miracle whip and 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice.
• Stir in pineapple tidbits (I sometimes use 2 cans if I want more pineapple), chicken, almonds and grapes.
• Chill until serving.
• Great on Hawaiian rolls, or on top of Bibb lettuce.
• ADD-IN IDEAS: maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, cilantro, macadamia, walnuts or pecans instead of almonds.

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.

WAIKIKI BEACH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*.
• Coat chicken with flour.
• Heat oil in large frying pan and brown chicken on all sides.
• Remove to a shallow roasting pan.
• Arrange pieces skin side up.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Prepare sauce: Drain pineapple syrup into a 2 cup measuring cup.
• Add water to make 1 1/4 cups.
• Mix in cornstarch to dissolve.
• In medium saucepan combine sugar, syrup with cornstarch, vinegar, soysauce, ginger and bouillon cube.
• Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
• Pour over chicken.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Add pineapple slices and peppers.
• Bake 30 minutes more.
• Serve with rice and enjoy!

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Combine the dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until ready to serve.