Description
A delightful taste of the tropics with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant coconut rice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup coconut rice (follow package instructions)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the coconut rice according to the package instructions.
- While the rice cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and soy sauce for a nice umami flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In the final minutes of cooking, toss in the pineapple chunks to the skillet. Sear them until they’re slightly caramelized and warm through.
- Serve the grilled chicken on a bed of coconut rice, topping with the pineapple and a sprinkle of chopped green onions for a pop of color.
Notes
For a healthier twist, swap in brown rice or use low-sodium soy sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds or teriyaki sauce for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, coconut rice, pineapple chicken, tropical recipe, summer BBQ