Description
A flavorful and easy dinner featuring grilled Hawaiian chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce, served with grilled pineapple over creamy coconut rice. Perfect for a family meal, meal prep, or a tropical twist to your weeknight dinner!
[the_ad id="4667"]Ingredients
For the Hawaiian Chicken:
- ~1½ lbs chicken tenderloins (7–8 pieces)
- ½ fresh ripe pineapple
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5–6 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Coconut Rice:
[the_ad id="4666"]- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Hawaiian Chicken:
In a food processor or blender, blend pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and canola oil to create the marinade.
Place chicken tenderloins and marinade into a zip-top bag. Seal and mix well to ensure even coating. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Heat and grease a grill pan, cast iron grill, charcoal grill, electric grill, or non-stick skillet.
Grill chicken on both sides until internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping halfway through.
Once cooked, brush honey on both sides of each piece and remove from heat.
Slice fresh pineapple into ½–1 inch thick rounds and grill on both sides until slightly charred.
Coconut Rice:
In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly, and cook undisturbed for 17–20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
Alternatively, cook in a rice cooker using a 1:1 ratio of coconut milk to water as a substitute for total water needed.
To Serve:
Plate grilled chicken and pineapple slices over a bed of coconut rice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cooking times may vary depending on your stovetop or grill.
Use U.S. standard cup measurements, not rice cooker cup.
You can use canned pineapple if fresh isn’t available, but fresh is highly recommended for grilling.
[the_ad id="4669"]Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 portion
- Calories: 879 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 1517 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 100 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 57 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg