Description
Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice is a sweet and savory dinner made with juicy pineapple-glazed chicken served over creamy coconut jasmine rice. This tropical-inspired meal is easy enough for busy weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
For the Hawaiian Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Coconut Rice
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Grilled pineapple slices (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
While chicken cooks, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
Fluff rice with a fork and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Serve sliced chicken over coconut rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and grilled pineapple.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
If you don’t have a grill, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, then broil briefly for caramelization.
For extra flavor, drizzle with a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1 chicken breast with rice)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg