Description
A delicious Hawaiian chicken dish marinated in flavorful sauces, paired with fluffy coconut rice.
Ingredients
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- Chicken thighs or breasts (boneless)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 1 can coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add your chicken and let it soak up that yumminess for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the coconut rice: Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork afterward.
- Cook the chicken: Fire up the grill or get a skillet nice and hot, then cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, until it reaches a nice golden brown.
- Serve it up: Plate that delicious chicken over your coconut rice. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the top for an extra kick.
Notes
Don’t rush the marinating process; even an extra 15 minutes can deepen those flavors exponentially.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, coconut rice, tropical cuisine, easy weeknight dinner