Description
Enjoy a tropical twist on dinner with this One Pot Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice. A sweet and savory dish featuring pineapple, coconut milk, and tender chicken—all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup white or jasmine rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Deglaze and Build Flavor: Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add Pineapple and Chicken: Stir in pineapple chunks, then return the seared chicken to the pot.
- Cook the Rice: Pour in coconut milk and add the rice. Stir everything together, making sure the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer and Cook: Cover and reduce heat to low. Let everything cook for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Protein Swap – Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or pork for a different take on the dish.
- Spicy Kick – Add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Different Rice – Use brown rice or quinoa, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Tropical Touch – Add shredded coconut or mango chunks for extra sweetness.
- Low-Carb Option – Replace rice with cauliflower rice and reduce liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Fusion
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, coconut rice, one-pot meal, pineapple chicken, easy dinner recipe