Description
Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of the islands right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, paired with creamy coconut-infused jasmine rice. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a delicious blend of sweet and savory notes that will have everyone asking for seconds. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up an unforgettable meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Let’s explore how to create this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup jasmine rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and pepper to form the marinade.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour marinade over it. Let it marinate while preparing the rice.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed jasmine rice with coconut milk and water (1:1 ratio) and bring to a boil.
- Cover the chicken with foil and bake for about 25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Fluff the rice once done and serve alongside baked chicken, drizzling any remaining marinade on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg