Hawaiian Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken is a popular dish featuring chicken marinated and cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, typically made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. It's a staple of modern Hawaiian cuisine, often served with rice or noodles, and reflects the islands' blend of Asian, Polynesian, and American culinary influences.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and sugars due to the pineapple juice and brown sugar in the sauce, while providing a moderate amount of protein from the chicken. A typical serving (about 1 cup of chicken with sauce) can range from 300 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	600 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Hawaiian Chicken is a prime example of 'local food' culture in Hawaii, where immigrant cuisines fused to create unique dishes. Nutritionally, the pineapple not only adds sweetness but also contains bromelain, an enzyme that can aid in digestion.