American · Hawaiian · main
Aloha Chicken
Aloha Chicken reads umami 5.8, sweetness 5.6 and fruity 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American · Hawaiian main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.8 · Sweetness 5.6 · Fruity 4.9 · Salinity 4.3 · Richness 4.1 · Floral 3.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Citrus 2.8 · Sourness 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Bitterness 0.7 · Nutty 0.7 · Heat 0.7 · Earthy 0.6 · Herbaceous 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- hot cooked rice
Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 109.6 kcal, 11.8 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 7.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- Flatten the chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake to coat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked thoroughly. Remove and keep warm.
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a small bowl, combine juice and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Boil for 30 seconds or until thickened. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through.
- Serve over rice.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork) — Filipino
- Hawaiian Chicken — American · Hawaiian
- Sweet and Sour Pork (咕噜肉) — Chinese
- Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes) — Hungarian
- Syrniki (Сырники) — Russian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.