Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and savory pineapple soy glaze, served with creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 cup Pineapple juice (Canned is fine)
- 1/3 cup Soy sauce (Can use low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup or tomato paste (For glossy sauce)
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated (Or ground ginger in a pinch)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or lime juice (For brightness)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (Optional, but adds nice flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (Only if you want to thicken the sauce)
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs (Or chicken breasts)
For the Coconut Rice
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk (Use full fat for richness)
- 1 cup Water or broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, ginger, or scallion (For added aromatics)
- 1 teaspoon Pinch of sugar (Optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a bowl or shake in a jar.
- Pour marinade over chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, but not over 8 hours.
Cook the Coconut Rice
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
- Combine coconut milk, water (or broth), salt, and aromatics in a pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, lower heat, and simmer without peeking until rice is cooked. Let sit covered for 10 minutes before fluffing.
Cook the Chicken
- Choose your cooking method: grill, bake, or pan-sear.
- For grilling, cook on medium heat until done, brushing with sauce toward the end.
- For baking, place in a baking dish at 400°F, spoon sauce over halfway.
- For pan-searing, cook in a hot skillet, reducing heat until done, adding sauce at the end to thicken.
Assemble the Bowl
- Scoop coconut rice into bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with sauce. Add any desired toppings.
Notes
Make extra sauce for drizzling. Store chicken and rice separately for meal prep. Use a thermometer to check chicken doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: asian, Hawaiian