Description
A delightful dish bringing the taste of the tropics with tender chicken, grilled pineapple, and creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinade the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, substituting coconut milk for water.
- Preheat the grill or pan on medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Grill the pineapple chunks until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over coconut rice and top with grilled pineapple. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Fresh pineapple gives a juicier flavor, and you can add crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken, Grilled Pineapple, Coconut Rice, Tropical Recipe, Summer Dish