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Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice

Hawaiian Chicken & Coconut Rice: A Tropical Flavor Escape

A delicious blend of Hawaiian Chicken and Coconut Rice for a delightful dining experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or chicken breast for a leaner option
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice or apple cider vinegar as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or white vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil for a lighter profile
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or pre-minced for convenience
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 can Coconut Milk light coconut milk for a lower-calorie option
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Red Onion diced

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Marinade chicken with two-thirds of this mix for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  3. Bring the remaining marinade to a gentle simmer and thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
  4. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. Cook with coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
  5. Sauté bell peppers and red onion in oil until tender.
  6. Cook marinated chicken in a hot skillet until browned and fully cooked.
  7. Combine chicken, sautéed vegetables, and thickened marinade in skillet.
  8. Serve with coconut rice, garnished with cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for longer and ensure a hot skillet for cooking.

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