Tropical Coconut Rice Bowl Recipes

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, blend pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, fresh garlic and canola oil to create the marinade for the chicken.
• Add chicken and marinade into a zip lock bag, mix well to ensure all chicken tenderloins are covered with marinate. Marinate for 1 hour, or up to 24 hours (the longer the better!).
• Grease a grill pan, cast iron grill, charcoal grill, electric grill or non-stick skillet.
• Cook chicken until it reaches 165 degrees F. Flip halfway through. Once chicken is done, brush honey on both sides of the tenderloins and remove.
• Slice pineapple into 1/2-1 inch thick slices and grill on both sides.
• On the stovetop, in a pot, bring to boil rice, water and coconut milk. Once boiled, bring to medium low heat and cook covered (cover with a tight lid and do not open) for ~17-20 minutes (See Note 1). Remove from heat.
• If using a rice cooker, follow rice cooker instruction. Use 1:1 ratio of coconut milk to water to substitute for the amount of water needed to cook the rice.
• Serve chicken and pineapple on a bed of coconut rice, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

RESTAURANT STYLE COCONUT RICE (COCONUT MILK)

Steps:

• Rinse rice in water until the water runs pretty clear. (Note 1)
• Drain rice then soak in water for 15 minutes. Then drain.
• Add rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt into a small pot or large saucepan over medium high heat. Add pandan or kaffir lime leaf if making Asian restaurant style option.
• Bring it to a simmer so the entire surface of the liquid is rippling (not just the edges), give it ONE stir (not more!), place lid on and immediately turn heat down to LOW.
• Leave for 14 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
• Fluff with rubber spatula. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using, then serve.

TROPICAL CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• For marinade, place 1 cup pineapple, yogurt, 2 tablespoons each cilantro and lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper flakes and chili powder in a food processor; process until blended. In a large bowl, toss chicken with marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1-3 hours., In a clean food processor, pulse cauliflower until it resembles rice (do not overprocess). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup pineapple and the remaining lime juice and salt; cook, covered, over medium heat until cauliflower is tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro. Keep warm., Preheat grill or broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide cauliflower mixture among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, remaining pineapple and, if desired, coconut and lime wedges.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN RICE BOWLS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a gallon bag, combine teriyaki marinade and coconut milk.
• Add the chicken breasts to the bag and marinade your chicken for 8-24 hours.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Saute the bell peppers and zucchini in a saucepan over medium-high heat until tender.
• Meanwhile, place chicken on grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• For the pineapple glaze, combine brown sugar and honey in a small bowl until fully combined.
• Place the pineapple spears on the grill and brush them with the brown sugar and honey mixture.
• Rotate pineapple and continue to glaze with the mixture, and grill each side for about 2 minutes.
• Once the chicken and pineapple are done grilling, remove from the grill.
• Assemble bowls by filling each bowl with one cup of rice and top with vegetables, chicken, pineapple spears and drizzle on teriyaki sauce, as desired.