Tropical Chicken Bake Food

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.

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

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 SKEWERS

Steps:

• In large container with lid, or in large zip-top bag, mix together chicken, Mojo, nectar and Adobo until coated; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate chicken at least 2 hrs, or up to 24 hours.
• Strain chicken, discarding marinade. On each skewer, alternately thread pineapple, chicken, onions and peppers.
• Prepare grill to medium-high heat (or heat oil in large grill pan over medium-high heat). Cook skewers, turning once, until chicken turns dark golden brown and cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving platter; serve warm.

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.