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Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice bowl with glazed grilled chicken thighs, caramelized pineapple chunks, fluffy jasmine rice, and fresh herbs.

Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice


  • Author: Mounia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice is a sweet and savory tropical dinner made with pineapple-glazed chicken thighs served over fluffy coconut jasmine rice. It’s an easy weeknight meal that tastes like a mini vacation in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Hawaiian Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks or rings, drained
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Coconut Rice:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry.
  2. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour two-thirds of marinade over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Reserve remaining marinade.
  4. Simmer reserved marinade in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with cold water and whisk into sauce. Simmer until thickened. Set aside.
  5. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
  6. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook 18 minutes. Rest 10 minutes, then fluff.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté bell peppers and onion 3–5 minutes. Remove.
  8. Add remaining oil and cook chicken in batches until browned and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes.
  9. Return vegetables and pineapple to skillet. Pour glaze over everything and simmer 1–2 minutes until coated.
  10. Serve chicken over coconut rice. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Notes

  • Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
  • Do not use marinade that touched raw chicken for the glaze.
  • Cook chicken in batches to avoid steaming.
  • Leftovers store well for 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Add red pepper flakes if you like heat.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 620 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg