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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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