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Tropical Island Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Tropical Island Chicken

11 ingredients 14 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

520
Calories
34g
Protein
31g
Fat
26g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp dried minced onion
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 broiler/fryer chickens, 3 to 4 lbs each, quartered

Directions

1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients.

2

Remove ⅓ cup for basting; cover and refrigerate.

3

Add chicken to bag.

4

Seal and turn to coat.

5

Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

6

Drain and discard marinade.

7

Grill chicken, covered, over medium hot heat for 45 to 60 minutes or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180°F.

8

Turn and baste often with reserved marinade.

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