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Plate of Hawaiian Chicken served with pineapple and coconut rice

Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple and Coconut Rice

A quick and comforting dish featuring seared chicken, sweet charred pineapple, and fragrant coconut jasmine rice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total) Can substitute with boneless chicken thighs.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil For cooking.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice Rinse before cooking.
  • 1 can (about 13.5 ounces) coconut milk Use full-fat for richer rice.
For the Pineapple
  • 1 cup pineapple slices Fresh or canned rings, drained.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rinsed rice and coconut milk in a small pot, adding enough water to match the package’s liquid recommendation for the rice. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
  3. While the rice cooks, pat dry the chicken breasts and rub both sides with soy sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom. Add the chicken and cook without moving for 5-7 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  2. In the last few minutes of cooking, push the chicken aside and add the pineapple slices to the skillet. Cook about 2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized.
Serving
  1. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the coconut rice with a fork, slice the chicken, and serve over rice with pineapple on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store chicken and rice in airtight containers within two hours of cooking. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.

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