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pineapple chicken

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Shirley Makekau
@tutuwoman
Washougal, WA

I got this recipe from Maui Electric consumer Services Dept years and years ago. Its good with a side of chow mein noodles. or rice. I make this for family get togethers and potlucks.

(1 rating)
yield 6 servings

Ingredients For pineapple chicken

  • 2 lb
    boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    shoyu sauce (soy sauce)
  • 2 c
    oil for frying
  • 1 can
    (13 1/4 oz) pineapple chunks
  • 3/4 c
    pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/3 c
    catsup
  • dash
    hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/2 c
    cubed green peppers
  • 1/2 c
    sliced carrots

How To Make pineapple chicken

  • 1
    Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Mix with cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt,egg and shoyu sauce. In a wok, heat oil to 375*. Fry chicken until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Drain pineapple chunks, reserving liquid. In a saucepan, combine reserved liquid with the juice , the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, brown sugar, catsup,and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with water; stir into hot mixture. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple chunks,green pepper, carrots and the chicken. Cook gently 2-3 minutes.
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