Janet Smith’s Oriental Chicken

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 9
Janet Smith's Oriental Chicken recipe for a delightful dinner meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 jar apple jelly
1 bottle hot ketchup ( do n't have hot ketchup ? Add a couple of drops of hot sauce )
2 lbs chicken breasts ( I prefer thighs , they 're more moist ) or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ( I prefer thighs , they 're more moist )
12 ounces pineapple chunks
1 bag mixed red and green sweet peppers
3 tablespoons hot pepper flakes
2 cups rice
4 cups water
2 -3 chicken flavored bullion cubes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 can sliced water chestnuts ( optional )
2 tablespoons sesame seeds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
500
Sugar
25g
Fat
10g
Janet Smith's Oriental Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines classic oriental ingredients such as soy sauce, sweet peppers, pineapple, and hot pepper flakes to create a harmonious blend of flavors. It is an easy and delicious dinner recipe that your family will love. Best served with steamed rice, this sweet and savory dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice and add it to a pot with 4 cups of water.
2.Add 2-3 chicken flavored bullion cubes and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover.
3.Cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
4.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5.In a bowl, mix the apple jelly, hot sauce or hot ketchup, soy sauce, and hot pepper flakes.
6.Arrange the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over each chicken thigh.
7.Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce.
8.Add the pineapple chunks, sweet peppers, and water chestnuts (if desired) to the chicken dish and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
9.Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds (if desired).

PROS

Janet Smith’s Oriental Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
The combination of sweet and spicy flavors will delight your taste buds.

CONS

This dish can be a bit time-consuming to prepare, but the end result is worth it.
It is also high in sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein, which helps build and repair muscles, skin, and bones.
The sweet peppers and pineapple in this recipe are high in Vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system.

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