How to Make Tahitian Chicken

Deep fried chicken is a great choice to make a quick dinner when you don't have the time in the kitchen. Pineapple juice makes an excellent sweet taste addition to any meal. Combine it in this deep fried meal to kick it up a notch. Here is how to make Tahitian chicken.

Makes 6 servings.

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Ingredients

6 small chicken breasts
2 cups (250 g) flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/3 cups (315 ml) pineapple juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
Oil, for deep frying

Steps

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Make the batter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, pineapple juice, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.

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2
Heat a large skillet or wok with about 2 ¹⁄₂ inches (6.4 cm) of oil.
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Thoroughly coat the chicken breasts into the batter.
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Slide the chicken into the hot oil. Be sure to use the sides of the wok/skillet to avoid splashing oil. Avoid overcrowding it so the food can cook evenly.
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Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown. All pieces should have no pink in the middle.
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Drain the pieces on paper towels.
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Serve the chicken with steamed white rice or a tropical flavored sauce, such as pineapple coconut.

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