Hawaiian Haystacks
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hawaiian Haystacks
Description
Hawaiian Haystacks assemble cooked rice with a savory chicken-based gravy that thickens milk and water using cornstarch, combined with butter, chicken bouillon paste, and seasonings including onion and garlic powders. Chicken can be cooked directly in the gravy or added pre-cooked to enrich the sauce. The result is a creamy, well-seasoned base with tender chicken pieces.
The dish is served by placing rice in a bowl, spooning the warm chicken gravy over it, and then topping with optional ingredients such as pineapple, fried chow mein noodles, green onions, shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes, toasted coconut, peas, and various other vegetables or nuts. The toppings offer contrasting crunch, sweetness, and freshness, allowing customization with each serving.
Hawaiian Haystacks are a comforting and satisfying meal that is flexible to tastes and can be prepared in advance. The sauce freezes well for convenient storage, and rice and gravy should be kept separately when refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk , cold
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste or cubes or powdered
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups chicken uncooked, or cooked
- rice for serving, hot cooked
Topping Ideas:
- pineapple
- Chow Mein noodles
- green onion
- cheese shredded
- olives sliced
- tomato
- coconut toasted
- pea
- celery
- bell pepper
- almonds slivered
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- In a small saucepan whisk together milk, water and cornstarch. Add butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently. If using uncooked chicken, season it with salt and pepper and add to the pot, Reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened to gravy consistency. If using leftover cooked chicken, stir it in at the end.
- To serve, add a spoonful of rice to a bowl. Pour chicken gravy on top. Add desired toppings.
Notes
- Prepare rice and chicken gravy up to one day ahead; store separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- The chicken gravy freezes well; cool completely before freezing in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.
- To reheat frozen gravy, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 376IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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