Hawaiian Chicken Coconut Rice (Print View)
Tender glazed chicken with fragrant coconut rice and fresh pineapple for a taste of tropical flavors.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Coconut Rice
10 - 1½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed
11 - 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
12 - 1¼ cups water
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ For Serving
14 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut
17 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
02 - Combine rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, stir once, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
03 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly caramelized. Discard any remaining marinade.
04 - Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips or leave whole depending on preference.
05 - Plate chicken over a bed of coconut rice. Top with pineapple cubes, green onions, toasted coconut, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and savory marinade caramelizes beautifully on the chicken creating those gorgeous grill marks everyone loves
- Coconut rice tastes like something youd order at a restaurant but comes together in under 20 minutes of active time
- Leftovers reheat incredibly well making it perfect for meal prep Sundays or busy weeknight dinners
02 -
- The sugar in the honey and pineapple juice will burn if your heat is too high so watch those first couple minutes closely
- Coconut rice needs that resting period off the heat or itll turn gummy and stick together
- Dont reuse the marinade that raw chicken soaked in unless you boil it for 5 minutes first
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the marinade so the sauce actually sticks to the meat
- Toast your coconut and sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their natural oils