Description
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this flavorful Hawaiian Chicken recipe that combines juicy grilled chicken thighs with a sweet and savory marinade, served alongside fragrant coconut rice and grilled pineapple slices.
Ingredients
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For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup pineapple slices fresh or canned
For the coconut rice
- 1 cup white rice (short grain preferred)
- 1 1/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- cilantro leaves and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- For the chicken: Combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Marinate chicken for 2-24 hours. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side. Grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes per side.
- For the rice: Boil coconut milk and water, add salt and rice. Simmer for 18 minutes, then stir in brown sugar. Serve chicken and pineapple with coconut rice. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120mg
