Hawaiian Chicken #2

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick and sticky microwave dish featuring tender chicken glazed with honey-soy sauce and topped with sweet pineapple and crunchy nuts.
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This Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic sweet-and-savory profile, perfect for busy weeknights. Boneless chicken breasts are marinated in a fragrant blend of minced garlic, ground ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and honey. The dish is cooked quickly in the microwave, keeping the meat juicy while allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly. Topped with chunks of sweet pineapple, crisp green onions, and diced red pepper, it offers a wonderful contrast of textures. A sprinkle of cashews or peanuts adds a satisfying crunch. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that brings a taste of the islands to your table without the fuss. Serve over rice for a complete, comforting dinner.

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Hawaiian Chicken #2

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 28.1

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This Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful twist on the classic sweet-and-savory profile, perfect for busy weeknights. Boneless chicken breasts are marinated in a fragrant blend of minced garlic, ground ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and honey. The dish is cooked quickly in the microwave, keeping the meat juicy while allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly. Topped with chunks of sweet pineapple, crisp green onions, and diced red pepper, it offers a wonderful contrast of textures. A sprinkle of cashews or peanuts adds a satisfying crunch. It&# 226;€™s an easy, family-friendly meal that brings a taste of the islands to your table without the fuss. Serve over rice for a complete, comforting dinner.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and ground ginger to create the marinade.
  2. Place boneless, skinless chicken breast halves in an 11x7-inch microwave-safe baking dish, arranging them with the thicker edges toward the outside.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the garlic-honey mixture over the chicken breasts.
  4. Cover the dish and microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Halfway through cooking, rearrange the chicken pieces and spoon the accumulated juices over them for even cooking.
  6. While the chicken cooks, drain the pineapple chunks, reserving 1/4 cup of the syrup.
  7. Stir the reserved pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, sliced green onions, and diced red pepper into the remaining garlic-honey mixture.
  8. Microwave the pineapple mixture, covered, on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened and heated through.
  9. Stir in cashews or peanuts for added crunch, if desired.
  10. Serve the glazed chicken topped with the warm pineapple and vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 28.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.5mg1%
Sodium 423.3mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: hawaiian, chicken, microwave, honey, soy, pineapple, ginger, garlic, quick, easy, dinner, cashews, peanuts, sticky, glazed, weeknight, asian-inspired
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