Description
A delightful dish combining savory chicken with sweet caramelized pineapple, served over creamy coconut rice, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can pineapple slices
- 2 cups cooked white rice (substituted with 1 cup coconut milk)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare coconut rice by cooking the rice and substituting half the water with coconut milk.
- Heat grill or pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Serve grilled chicken on a bed of coconut rice, topped with grilled pineapple and garnished with green onions.
Notes
Don’t skip marinating the chicken; it maximizes flavor and tenderness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken, Tropical Recipe, Coconut Rice, Family Dinner, BBQ