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Hawaiian Chicken
This recipe for Hawaiian chicken is chicken thighs that are flavored with a tropical coconut marinade then grilled to perfection. An easy dinner option that's perfect for entertaining.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 568 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
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 I prefer short grain for this recipe
- 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 the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, coconut milk and pineapple juice, then pour into a container or resealable bag.
- Add the chicken and marinate anywhere from 2-24 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the pineapple to the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Arrange the pineapple and chicken on a serving plate.
- For the rice: Bring the coconut milk and water to a boil. Add in the salt and rice. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar.
- Serve the chicken and pineapple with the coconut rice. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
568kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
743mg
(31%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
44.4mg
(49%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 44.4mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.