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Island Glazed Chicken and Coconut Rice
This Island Glazed Chicken and Coconut Rice is a sweet and spicy tropical-inspired dish that will make you feel as though you’re taking a mini vacation in the sunshine with every bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 674 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 4-6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- sliced or chopped pineapple, cilantro, lime wedges for garnish optional
island glaze
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons corn starch + 4 tablespoons cold water
chicken rub
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon if using finely ground pepper
Instructions
- Stir together rub ingredients. Rub seasonings all over chicken.
- In a large skillet or pot (one that has a lid) over medium heat, add butter and honey.
- When butter is almost melted, give it a good stir to coat the pan, and add chicken to the pan. Brown 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate. (Chicken won't be cooked through at this point)
- Add rice to the pan, stir in coconut milk, water, sugar, and lime juice. Add chicken back to the pan so it is sitting on top of the rice.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through. While chicken and rice is cooking, prepare the glaze.
- In a medium sauce pan combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir together corn starch and water until dissolved, then stir in to sauce pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until glaze thickens.
- Once chicken and rice are cooked, spoon glaze over chicken. Garnish with chopped pineapple, cilantro and lime wedges if desired and serve.
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Notes
- Suggested toppings: sliced or chopped pineapple, cilantro, lime wedges.
- sliced or chopped pineapple, cilantro, lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Calories
674kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
2254mg
(94%)
Potassium
1124mg
(32%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 674
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 674kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2254mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 1124mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.