Description
This Hawaiian Chicken recipe combines sweet and savory flavors to create a tropical delight. Tender grilled chicken marinated in a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk, served with juicy grilled pineapple and fragrant coconut rice.
Ingredients
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For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple slices fresh or canned
For the coconut rice
- 1 cup white rice (short grain preferred)
- 1 1/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- cilantro leaves and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- For the chicken: Combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Marinate chicken for 2-24 hours. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side. Grill pineapple for 2-3 minutes per side.
- For the rice: Boil coconut milk and water. Add salt and rice. Simmer for 18 minutes. Stir in brown sugar. Serve chicken, pineapple, and rice together. Garnish with lime and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
