Polynesian Chicken

Kree's Note:

I found this recipe on the Food Network website. It looks way too delicious! It's from the show Weighing In. I would definitely half this recipe, but thought I'd post it as is.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 2 star anise
• 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 10 green onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large baking dish, mix the diced chicken, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, star anise, and ginger. Bake for 35 minutes.
3. Sprinkle green onion and cilantro over top and serve.

Reviews

[Chef #1141510]

I made this for a group of 15 and everyone loved it. The star anise was the mystery ingredient that everyone loved but could not identify. I did overcook a little - no one complained, but I knew it was a bit dry. As for the recipe quantities, I tweaked it a little by doubling the amount of hoisin. I put the onions and cilantro on the table and left it up to each person to garnish according to their preference and that worked out well.

[AprilShowers]

This seemed a bit dry. But I didn't do the green onions since my husband hates onions. I didn't have fresh ginger, so I subbed ground. Also used pineapple in place of star anise, so maybe without those revisions it would have been better.

[hippeastrum]

Wow this was good! Too bad I forgot to add the green onions and cilantro though since it may have helped even more. I think next time I'll use the same stovetop method as #45809 Bourbon Chicken since I think it looks a bit nicer when the chicken is browned. Thanks!