Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: Tropical Dinner Delight
Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: Tropical Dinner Delight is a culinary journey to paradise, featuring tender marinated chicken thighs infused with a sweet and savory glaze, complemented by creamy coconut rice. This dish captures the vibrant essence of the tropics, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings sunshine to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 (13.5-oz) can coconut milk
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- Assorted vegetables (bell peppers and red onion)
- Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the coconut rice by combining rinsed jasmine rice with coconut milk and water in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy.
- In a large skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion until tender. Remove from pan.
- Cook marinated chicken until golden brown; add vegetables and reserved marinade glaze to the skillet.
- Serve over coconut rice and garnish with cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 108mg