Potluck Polynesian Chicken Recipes

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; drizzle with butter. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add the ketchup, vinegar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes. Top with reserved pineapple; bake 15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and pineapple is heated through.

TANGY POLYNESIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour over chicken. Marinate, turning occasionally 2-3 hours or overnight.
• Prepare a hot fire. Remove chicken from sauce and place skin side down on an oiled grill, reserving sauce.
• Grill, turning once, until chicken is browned on both sides, about 15 minutes per side.
• Continue grilling, turning and basting frequently with the sauce until chicken is cooked through.

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix together first 5 ingredients.
• Arrange chicken in a greased roasting pan; sprinkle with spice mixture.
• Sir together pineapple juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
• Drizzle over chicken.
• Cover and bake in a preheated 375* oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.
• Scatter pineapple and olives (if using) over chicken.
• Bake, uncovered, for about 5-10 minutes until heated through.
• Enjoy!

POLYNESIAN BUFFET CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Wash and dry chicken.
• Combine next 6 ingredients. Add egg and reserved pineapple juice. Beat until blended.
• Dip chicken in batter. Shake off excess and roll in coconut. Dip chicken in butter and turn dipped side up in pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Top with pineapple slices and continue to bake for 20-30 minutes until tender. (A meat thermometer should register 180 degrees).

POTLUCK POLYNESIAN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken in buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned; transfer to baking pan.
• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to equal 1½ cups liquid.
• Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Add pineapple liquid, vinegar, soy sauce and ginger.
• Stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over chicken.
• Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add pineapple and green pepper strips. Bake 15 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
• Serve over rice, if using.