Tropical Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Tropical Chicken offers a delightful combination of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and flavorful orange glaze. The dish features aromatic spices and hearty potatoes, making it perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering. Its vibrant flavors bring a sunny, tropical vibe to any table.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. broiler fryer chicken pieces or 3 whole breasts, halved and skinned
  • 1 or more Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 12 small new potatoes
  • 1 can sliced pineapple in own juice
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine orange juice, vinegar, ground nutmeg, and dried basil; set aside.
  2. Lightly coat chicken pieces with flour.
  3. In hot shortening, sauté chicken until golden on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with salt.
  5. Add orange juice mixture to the pan.
  6. Place potatoes around and between the chicken pieces.
  7. Cover and cook over medium heat for approximately 25 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are tender.
  8. Add sliced pineapple with juice and heat, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, and use pan drippings as a sauce if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

813 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.2g 38% DV
Total Fat 41.5g 53% DV
Carbs 97.2g 35% DV
Fiber 16.3g 58% DV
Sugar 31.3g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10066.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2423.8mg 52% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 58.3mg 65% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 185.5mg 14% DV
Iron 17.2mg 95% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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