Palauan Pineapple Fried Chicken

Palauan Pineapple Fried Chicken is a delicious dish from Micronesian cuisine that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the savory flavors of fried chicken. This recipe is perfect for a tropical twist on a classic favorite.

Palauan Pineapple Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. In another dish, whisk together the egg and milk.
  3. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, in a separate saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Serve the pineapple sauce over the fried chicken and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Shallow dish Whisk Large skillet Saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Palauan Pineapple Fried Chicken with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pineapple juice and soy sauce for 30 minutes before breading and frying.

Cost

$15