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Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice

Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: A Taste of the Tropics

Enjoy a delightful Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice, a quick recipe featuring tender chicken and creamy coconut-infused rice for a tropical escape.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs or pork tenderloin, firm tofu, or shrimp
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or white/apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or olive oil if unavailable
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated fresh or ground
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or brown/cauliflower rice
  • 1 can Coconut Milk light coconut milk for fewer calories
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Red Onion sliced
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, optional
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pour over chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Cook the Marinade Glaze: Reserve marinade and bring to a simmer in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into simmering marinade, cooking for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  3. Prepare the Coconut Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 18 minutes.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add bell peppers and red onion, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Set aside.
  5. Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Combine the Dish: Add sautéed vegetables and pineapple chunks to the skillet with chicken. Pour thick marinade glaze over and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Fluff coconut rice and plate. Top with chicken and vegetable mix, then garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in airtight containers and consume within three days.

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