Baked Chicken Breast "Hawaii" (low carb)

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Lightly pound the chicken breast fillets to make them evenly thin.

2. 2

   Finely dice the cooked ham and pineapple. Cut the cheese into small pieces as well.

   50g Cooked ham100g Pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)50g Sliced cheese (e.g., Gouda or Emmental)
3. 3

   Season the chicken breast fillets: distribute lemon juice, paprika powder, pressed garlic, thyme or oregano over the fillets.

   300g Chicken breast fillets1 tbsp Lemon juice1 tsp Paprika powder1 clove Garlic1 tsp Thyme or oregano
4. 4

   Evenly distribute the mixture of ham and pineapple over the chicken breast fillets. Add the cheese on top.

   50g Cooked ham100g Pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)50g Sliced cheese (e.g., Gouda or Emmental)
5. 5

   Roll up each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks to prevent the filling from falling out.

6. 6

   In a pan, heat some oil and brown the wrapped chicken breast fillets on all sides until lightly golden.

7. 7

   Place the chicken breast fillets in a baking dish, pour cream over them, and spread mustard on top. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

   50ml Cream or cooking cream1 tsp Mustard

Origin & History

The baked chicken breast "Hawaii" is a modern American interpretation that combines tropical flavors. The combination of pineapple and ham is inspired by traditional dishes of Polynesian cuisine and has been popular in America since the 1960s.