Recipe

Hawaiian Chicken

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min

Serves: 6

This prizewinning recipe uses barbeque sauce, coconut, and pineapple to create a tropical sweet-and-sour dish that’s out of this world.

Contributed By: Recipe created by Regina Whyte 2009 Recipe Contest Winner (2nd place)

6 chicken legs

6 chicken breasts

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted

1 can chicken broth, undiluted

1/4 cup (60 mL) barbecue sauce

1 cup (250 mL) pineapple chunks, drained if canned

3 tbsp (45 mL) green peppers, chopped

1/4 cup (60 mL) coconut, shredded

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2 Place chicken pieces in oven-proof casserole dish. Brush chicken with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3 Add the can of chicken broth and bake for approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

4 Brush chicken pieces with barbecue sauce and add pineapple chunks, green pepper and shredded coconut.

5 Return to oven for approximately 30 minutes and baste periodically. Chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6 Serve with rice.