Description
A flavorful Hawaiian dish featuring marinated chicken and creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and serve with grilled chicken.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the brown sugar amount.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for better taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken, Coconut Rice, Grilled Chicken, Tropical Flavors