Description
A tropical-inspired dish featuring tender Hawaiian-style chicken served with fragrant coconut rice, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While rice is cooking, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook in the skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and caramelized.
- If desired, pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken into a glaze.
- Serve chicken over coconut rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use chicken breast if preferred, but thighs provide more flavor and tenderness.
- Canned coconut milk gives the best creamy texture to the rice.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Add a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg