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.
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.
- 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.
- Pineapple: 1 piece
3
Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds. Layer the bananas on top of the pineapples.
- Bananas: 4 pieces
4
Pour mayonnaise on top and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
- Mozzarella cheese: 3 heads
5
Place in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes.