Description
A vibrant dish featuring juicy chicken breasts complemented by sweet pineapple and fluffy coconut rice, capturing the essence of island flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the coconut rice according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and soy sauce; let sit for a few minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add pineapple chunks in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve the chicken over coconut rice, top with caramelized pineapple and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, coconut rice, pineapple dish, tropical recipe, weeknight dinner