Island Glazed Chicken and Coconut Rice: Easy Tropical Delight
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Island Glazed Chicken served with fluffy Coconut Rice for a delightful tropical meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the glaze for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions, using coconut milk instead of water.
- Grill or bake the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken over coconut rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lime juice to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Island Glazed Chicken, Coconut Rice, Tropical Delight