Chicken Waikiki Recipe
Ingredients
2 whole chicken breasts, halved, skinned and boned
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
3 1/2 cups pineapple juice
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup crushed pineapple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup commercial breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
Cooking Instructions
In large saucepan, place pineapple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add rice, stirring. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Turn off heat and add crushed pineapple.* In shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, nuts and coconut; set aside. Brush both sides of chicken pieces with honey. Roll chicken, 1 piece at time, in breadcrumb mixture, pressing mixture into chicken to coat thoroughly. In large frypan, place butter and melt over medium heat. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes on each side or until brown. Spray casserole dish with vegetable spray. Add rice mixture and arrange chicken on top. Cover and bake at 350°F. about 30 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. Makes 4 servings.
*If rice appears too moist, it will be absorbed later in the baking.