Go Back
+ servings
Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: Tropical Dinner Delight

Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: Your Tropical Dinner Escape

Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: Tropical Dinner Delight featuring a burst of tropical bliss.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs can be replaced with chicken breast or shrimp
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice orange juice works well too
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar substitute with honey or coconut sugar if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is a perfect alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil swap for olive oil for a lighter version
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice can be substituted with basmati or brown rice
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk light coconut milk can be used for lower fat version
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper can be replaced with snap peas or broccoli
  • 1 cup Red Onion provide color and crunch
  • 2 cloves Garlic essential aromatics for depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger fresh is best, but jarred offers convenience
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro omit if not available or substitute with parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Green Onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, patting them dry before placing them in a bowl.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger until blended. Coat the chicken pieces well and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, pour the reserved marinade and simmer until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice with coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, heat a little olive oil and sauté the bell peppers and red onion until tender.
  6. In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add sautéed vegetables, pineapple chunks, and thickened glaze to the skillet with chicken. Toss gently and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve coconut rice in bowls topped with Hawaiian chicken and vegetables. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Rinse rice until water is clear to ensure fluffiness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!