Dreaming of the Islands Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Dreaming of the Islands Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken pieces (give or take); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided; ¾ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, diced; 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk; ¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 green onions, chopped diagonally; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped; fresh pineapple (optional)

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken pieces (give or take)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
¾ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 green onions, chopped diagonally
1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
fresh pineapple (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2
Brown chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side.
3
Removed chicken from skillet and drain, reserving 1 tablespoons of drippings in skillet.
4
Add butter and melt, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet; add onion and saute a few minutes.
5
Add the rice and saute about 4 minutes; add garlic and saute about 1 more minute.
6
Stir in the broth, coconut milk, pineapple juice and crushed red pepper.
7
Return chicken to skillet.
8
Sprinkle the rest of salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
9
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
10
Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with the green onions and nuts.
11
Garnish, if desired.

1210

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken pieces (give or take), 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided, ¾ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Dreaming of the Islands Chicken and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dreaming of the Islands Chicken and Rice

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