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Hawaiian Haystacks
This easy Hawaiian Haystacks recipe starts with a bed of rice, then a spoonful of chicken in gravy sauce, and add all of your favorite toppings. A quick weeknight meal using ingredients you have on hand!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk , cold
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste or cubes or powdered
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups chicken uncooked, or cooked
- hot cooked rice , for serving
Topping Ideas:
- pineapple
- Chow Mein noodles
- green onion
- shredded cheese
- sliced olives
- tomatoes
- Toasted Coconut
- peas
- celery
- bell peppers
- slivered almonds
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.
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Notes
- To Make Ahead: Steam the rice, cook the chicken, and make the sauce up to 1 day ahead of time. Store rice and gravy separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- To Freeze: This Hawaiian Haystacks sauce freezes well. Allow it to cool completely then store in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat slowly on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
376IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% 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.