*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Tropical chicken

Recipe By     : TASTE OF HOME - FEB/MARCH 1996
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    broiler fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4
   1      lb            ) -- cut up
   3      Tablespoons   cooking oil -- divided
     3/4  cup           chopped onion
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   3      medium        tomatoes -- peeled and chopped
   3      cups          pineapple chunks -- fresh or canned
     1/4  cup           pineapple juice
   1                    hot red pepper -- seeded and chopped
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   8      ounces        waterchestnuts, canned, sliced --  
                        drained
     1/2  pound         fresh snow peas
   1      Tablespoon    fresh chives -- chopped
                        hot cooked rice

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in 2       
Tablespoon of oil; remove and set aside. In the same        
skillet, saut onion and garlic in remaining oil until       
tender. Add tomatoes, pineapple, pineapple juice, red       
pepper, salt and pepper and water chestnuts. Return chicken 
to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer  
for 45 minutes. Add peas and chives; cover and simmer for   
10-15 minutes or until peas are tender and chicken juices   
run clear. Thicken pan juices if desired. Serve over rice.  
                                                            






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