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Easy Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice – Sweet & Savory Tropical Dinner Bowl

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This Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice is a tropical-inspired dinner featuring juicy, caramelized chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple-soy glaze, served over creamy coconut rice. It’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or a comforting island-style dish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, lime juice, pineapple juice, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
  2. Coat chicken thighs in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice, then cook with coconut milk, water, and salt until tender.
  4. Cook chicken in a skillet or grill pan until caramelized and fully cooked.
  5. Optional: simmer leftover marinade until thickened for a glaze.
  6. Fluff coconut rice and serve as a base.
  7. Top with chicken, drizzle glaze, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and chili flakes.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs give the best juicy and flavorful result.
  • Rinsing rice ensures a fluffy texture.
  • Let chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to retain juices.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired