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Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice

Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice

This dish features tender chicken breasts marinated in a tropical mix, served with creamy coconut rice for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup Pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

For the Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  • In a pot, combine coconut milk, jasmine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside grilled chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar. Serve with additional pineapple for a refreshing touch.
Keyword chicken recipes, coconut rice, Hawaiian chicken, tropical chicken