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Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice

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This Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice is a tropical-inspired dish that’s full of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Juicy grilled chicken is marinated in a pineapple-soy glaze and served over fluffy coconut rice for a delicious, island-style meal that’s perfect for weeknights or summer cookouts.

Ingredients

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For the Hawaiian Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 thighs)

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • Optional: pineapple slices for grilling

For the Coconut Rice:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice

  • 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat or lite)

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).

  2. Cook the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water. In a medium pot, combine coconut milk, water, salt, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and caramelized.

  4. Optional: Grill fresh pineapple slices until slightly charred.

  5. Serve: Spoon coconut rice onto plates and top with sliced Hawaiian chicken and grilled pineapple. Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

  • Leftover rice makes a great base for stir-fries or burrito bowls.

  • To thicken the marinade into a glaze, simmer it in a small saucepan until slightly reduced.

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