Hawaiian Chicken
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Hawaiian Chicken is a flavorful dish made from tender chicken marinated in a blend of tropical flavors, often grilled or baked to perfection. A notable nutritional highlight is its low calorie content, making it a healthier option for balanced meals.
This dish is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering throughout New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Hawaiian Chicken
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Hawaiian Chicken shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Hawaiian Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple and soy sauce, making it a perfect choice for a low-calorie, balanced meal.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- •1/4 cup soy sauce
- •2 tbsp honey
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp grated ginger
- •1 tsp sesame oil
- •1 tsp cornstarch
- •1 tbsp water
- •1 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- 3Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- 4Add pineapple chunks around the chicken in the baking dish.
- 5Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- 6Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Remove chicken from the dish and stir the slurry into the juices to thicken the sauce.
- 7Return the chicken to the dish, spoon the thickened sauce over it, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Substitute chicken thighs for darker, juicier meat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.