Chicken hekka recipe hawaii

Chicken hekka is a popular dish in Hawai’i. Tender chicken stir fried with delicious vegetables tossed with noodles in a slightly sweet yet salty sauce. The ultimate comfort food.

Chicken Hekka is Hawaii's version of Japanese sukiyaki! It's a mix of the good things: chicken, mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and noodles, simmered in a savory broth. It's a flexible recipe, add or substitute any vegetables you have on hand.

Credit: Rachel Cook - Half Acre House Credit: Rachel Cook - Half Acre HouseHekka is an old-fashioned dish youll often see at church potlucks and social events. I even know an uncle or two who dont consider a gathering official unless someone brings hekka.Most food scholars described hekka as a local take on Japanese sukiyaki, but being local, theres probably some Chinese influence in there as well. Somewhere between a braise and a stir-fry, hekka is an ideal clean out the fridge meal because…

Mochiko Chicken is a popular Hawaiian fried chicken dish made with bite-size pieces of marinated and deep-fried chicken thighs. They’re crispy and flavorful, perfect served just as they are with mac salad and rice, or elevated with a drizzle of gochujang aioli and furikake.

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Chicken Tofu is a popular local Hawaii dish that we often prepare at home for a simple lunch or dinner. Easy to make and so satisfying. Enjoy with a big bowl of rice ^_^

This incredible mochiko chicken is a true Hawaiian delicacy! It's sweet, savory, crunchy, and an absolute delight.

This grilled huli huli chicken recipe is sweet, tangy, smokey, and full of flavor. Use any cut of chicken and it can also made in the oven.