Chicken with banana and pineapple

4 servings

45 minutes

Chicken with banana and pineapple is an exotic combination of sweet fruits and tender chicken meat, popular in American cuisine. This dish impresses with its contrast of flavors: juicy pineapple adds a slight tanginess, banana brings soft sweetness, and stretchy mozzarella enriches the texture. Its roots may trace back to the era of experimenting with tropical ingredients in American home cooking. Chicken baked with fruits and cheese turns out incredibly juicy, and the aroma wafting through the kitchen promises a true gastronomic feast. The dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or serving guests in an unusual format.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 683.5
• Proteins: 69.8g
• Fats: 14.5g
• Carbohydrates: 70.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 1 kg
• Pineapple: 1 pc
• Bananas: 4 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Mozzarella cheese: 3 head
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Rinse the chicken meat and lay it in a single layer in a baking dish. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Cut the pineapple into pieces and place a layer of pineapple on top of the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pineapple: 1 piece

3. Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds. Layer the bananas on top of the pineapples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 4 pieces

4. Pour mayonnaise on top and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 3 heads

5. Place in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes.