Hawaiian Chicken and Coconut Rice
A vibrant celebration of flavors with marinated chicken and creamy coconut rice, garnished with fresh pineapple slices and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh pineapple slices (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the coconut rice by combining jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan and bringing to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
- Sauté the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Assemble the dish by serving the chicken over the coconut rice and garnishing with pineapple slices and green onions.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, but 15 minutes can suffice. Adjust coconut milk for desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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