Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of One Pot Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice, a delightful dish that brings the essence of paradise to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple mixture, all cooked together with aromatic coconut rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this vibrant meal is not only comforting but also impressively simple to prepare. With its rich flavors and customizable toppings, everyone at your table will savor every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 can pineapple chunks in juice
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple marinade by mixing pineapple juice with coconut aminos, coconut milk, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, and salt in a reusable storage bag.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Heat olive oil in a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 3–4 minutes on one side until browned. Flip and cook another minute or two.
- Combine reserved pineapple juice with additional canned coconut milk to make three cups of liquid.
- Pour this mixture into the skillet and add garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, pepper, uncooked rice, and reserved pineapple chunks.
- Nestle the seared chicken on top of the rice mixture. Cover and simmer for about 20–25 minutes until rice is fluffy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with chopped cashews or fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg