Local Plate Lunches- Chicken

Hawaii is home of plate lunches, foods from a diversified ethnic base, if you are a first timer to Hawaii and wondering what we locals crave, I want you to understand what you are in for. You'll experience a myriad of comfort foods done simple to the point, it could be a stew, a braise, a piece of grilled meat, or soup that is not for starters but for a meal.

So my new to Hawaii friend, or "malahini" (Ma- lah- hee nee) or newbie. Here are some chicken dishes to try from various ethnic groups.

Chicken & Papaya Soup: 
Origin: Philippines.
Ingredients: Chicken parts, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, spices, green sliced papayas, hint of fish sauce.

Chicken & Black Beans Sauce:
Origin: China
Method: Wok Fried
Ingredients: Slices of chicken, veggies, garlic, ginger, fermented black bean sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce.

Chicken Katsu:
Origin: Japan
Method: Deep Fried
Ingredients: Chicken thighs w/out bones, salt and pepper, flour dredge, egg wash, panko flakes. Served with a ready or homemade katsu sauce.

Chicken Hekka:
Origin: Japan/Hawaii
Method: Braise
Ingredients: (varies) Chicken pieces, oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, veggies, long rice noodles, oyster sauce, sesame oil.

Chicken Chow Mein:
Origin: China/Hawaii
Method: Wok Stir Fried
Ingredients: Chow mein noodles, chicken pieces, veggies, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, scallions, sesame oil.

Chicken Luau:
Origin: Hawaii
Method: Stew
Ingredients: Oil, chicken pieces, Hawaiian sea salt, garlic, pepper, taro leaves, coconut milk, chicken broth.

Chicken Teri:
Origin: Japan
Method: Deep Fried
Ingredients: Battered chicken chunks, salt and pepper, teriyaki sauce.

Huli Huli Chicken: 
Origin: Hawaii
Method: Rotisserie
Ingredients: Half chickens or quartered, Hawaiian salt, homemade or purchased huli huli sauce.
* Huli (Hoo-lee) in Hawaiian means to turn or flip.

Korean BBQ Chicken:
Origin: Korea/Hawaii
Method: Grilled/Sear
Ingredients: Chicken thighs w/ skin, Korean BBQ sauce marinade.

Chicken Mushrooms:
Origin: American
Method: Braised
Ingredients: Chicken parts, cream of mushroom soup base.

Chicken Charsiu
Origin: China/Hawaii
Method: Stewed or Roasted
Ingredients: Chicken parts, charsiu BBQ sauce.
* These sauces are usually ready made.

Chicken Curry:
Origin: Malaysia/Vietnam/China/India
Method: Stewed
Ingredients: (varies) Chicken parts, curry sauce, spices, veggies.