Alright, people. If it’s going to be this hot, we have to do something about it. We have to buck up. We have to hold our head high. We have to take charge. We have to stick it to the weatherman!
And by this I mean, fill up your kiddie pool, put on your lei and grass skirt and grab your ukelele. We’re going to Hawaii!
Okay, we’re pretending to go to Hawaii.
I found this grilled Hawaiian chicken recipe while blog-surfing the other day and my jaw slid completely off my face in a river of drool, so I knew there was no other option for me in my life right now than to make this.
And if you don’t decide to feast while fully-clothed in your kiddie pool, you’re totally allowed to remain indoors. Just remember to wear the lei!
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice:
What it took for 2:
for the chicken:
* 6 chicken thighs
* 3/4 cup soy sauce
* 3/4 cup water
* 3/4 cup coconut milk (from a can, save the rest for the rice)
* 3 huge Tbs brown sugar
* 3 scallions, chopped
* 1/2 white onion, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp sesame oil
for the rice:
* 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
* 1 cup (remaining from the can) coconut milk
* 1/2 cup cilantro, plus more for garnish
* on the side – grilled broccoli
Combine everything except the chicken in a large sealable plastic bag, then dump the chicken in. Seal it up, swish it around. Stick her in the fridge for about 4 hours. Flip the chicken half-way through.
When you’re ready to grill, preheat the grill to medium. Add the chicken and grill until cooked through, maybe 6 minutes per side. Tent and let rest a couple of minutes.
Pour the coconut milk and another cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes, until the rice is cooked and fluffy. Stir in the cilantro before serving.
Hawaiian chicken, meet rice. Rice, meet Hawaiian chicken. Now run along and fall in love, kids.
My mouth literally started watering as soon as I saw the title of this post.
MUST.MAKE.
Esther, thank you! And seriously, m.a.k.e. t.h.e.m. s.o.o.n.
Made this tonight! That chicken…soooo flavorful. Unbelievable. Thank you!
Ohhh, so glad you loved it! Thanks for letting me know, Esther!
Makes me a little homesick!!! Will have to try it this week!
Oh I bet Mimi! Try them, you’ll cry.
Printing!!!!!
have you posted this on pinterest?
I did a while back, yes! Feel free to pin away though.
preparing monday for some dinner guests….i’ll let u know how it turns out!
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prepared for dinner guest on monday…they loved it! thanks
do you think if i leave it marinated over night it will be too strong? Thanks
Nawww, I don’t think so! I really bet it will be deelish!
I found this recipe on Pinterest a year ago and have made it many times. It is SO TASTY and now many of my friends and family make ‘coconut cilantro rice’.
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipe!
This looks delish! Can I bake or sear the chicken instead of grilling?
I made it in a skillet, I also used boneless skinless chicken breast. I just cut it into cubes, mixed it all together, marinated and cooked. I was delicious!!!
Made it tonight, however I did not have soy sauce replaced it with teriyaki sauce. It was delicious!!!!! I am going to make it next time with soy sauce and see which I like best.
Oh and instead of broccoli on the side I added into the mix, marinated and cooked all together.
Overall we loved it!!!!!!