Best 7 Tropical Chicken And Rice Recipes
Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with our tantalizing Tropical Chicken and Rice dish, a culinary journey that blends vibrant flavors and exotic ingredients. This delectable meal boasts tender chicken infused with a symphony of tropical spices, complemented by fluffy rice cooked in a flavorful broth. As you savor each bite, you'll be transported to a tropical oasis, where the aroma of coconut milk and the sweetness of pineapple dance on your palate. Our recipe collection offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences, from the classic Tropical Chicken and Rice with its vibrant yellow hue to the aromatic Tropical Chicken and Rice with Coconut Milk, featuring a rich and creamy sauce. And for those who crave a bit of heat, the Tropical Chicken and Rice with Spicy Mango Salsa delivers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Whichever recipe you choose, this tropical delight is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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HAWAIIAN CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RICE
A yummy, easy and super flavorful dinner meal! Grilled chicken bursting with salty, sweet, tangy flavors serve with grilled pineapple on a bed of coconut rice. Save well as leftovers and perfect for meal prep as well!
Provided by MinShien
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
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!
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 100 g, Protein 57 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1517 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 40 g, Calories 879 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY TROPICAL CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE
An all-in-one chicken bake with tropical and bright flavors, yet the comfort of a baked dinner meal.
Provided by Natalie Monson
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mince garlic and add to a mixing bowl with brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth and rice.
- Dice onion and bell peppers; add to the mixing bowl. Drain the pineapple, reserving juice. Measure out 1 cup of juice, and add to the bowl along with the pineapple.
- Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and add to mixing bowl. Stir to combine; pour into prepared baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon as directed on package and crumble. Slice green onion.
- After baking for 20 minutes, remove foil; stir, sprinkle with cooked bacon and sliced green onions. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes. Rice should be tender and the chicken cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 546 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN
In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint of sweetness that's balanced by a bit of soy sauce. -Christina Aho, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with mangoes, onion, red pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture, rice and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
TROPICAL CHICKEN AND RICE
New Orleans Creole cooking was heavily influenced by Caribbean cuisine. This recipe pays homage to those Caribbean roots with Zatarain's Caribbean Rice Mix, chicken, pineapple, mango and banana all mixed perfectly together in this easy, one-pot meal.
Provided by Zatarain's
Categories Entrees,
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken; set aside.
- Add water and butter to same skillet; bring to boil. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken; mix well. Cover and cook additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add mango, pineapple, banana and cilantro; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 Calories
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN & WHITE RICE - MADE SIMPLE
This recipe is simple, delicious and can be prepared and cooked in one hour. It looks as if you spent the day in the kitchen cooking (at least my husband always thought so). I found this recipe in an American Heart Association cookbook back in the '70's.
Provided by mo_duffy
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Skin, bone, and flour chicken breasts and place in covered casserole dish.
- Mix together the Soy Sauce, Sugar and all of the juice from the can of Pineapple (usually put those ingredients into a gravy mixer and shake vigorously).
- Pour liquid over Chicken Breasts and sprinkle the Parsley on top.
- Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
- Add the Pineapple chunks and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes.
- Prepare the White Rice during the last 15 minutes the casserole is cooking.
- Serve the Chicken over the rice, also place fresh parsley sprigs on the plate.
- I usually make string beans to serve with this dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 1051.5, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.8, Protein 17.8
TROPICAL CHICKEN AND RICE
I love rice cooked with coconut milk, and this dish takes it a step further by adding chicken, too. Throw together a salad, and you've got a complete meal with minimal effort.
Provided by JeriBinNC
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Brown chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 8-10 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet.
- Add butter to skillet, stirring to loosen particles from bottom. Add onion and saute about 4 minutes; add rice and saute 4 minutes; add garlic and saute 1 minute more. Stir in chicken broth, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Return chicken to skillet and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or till rice is tender.
- Uncover, fluff rice with a fork, and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle evenly with green onions and nuts. Garnish with fresh pineapple, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.3, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 108.6, Sodium 953.1, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 35.1
TROPICAL CHICKEN AND RICE
This gluten-free Tropical Chicken and Rice recipe infuses Caribbean roots with Zatarain's Caribbean Rice Mix, chicken, pineapple, mango and banana, all mixed perfectly together in an easy, one-pot meal.
Provided by Zatarains
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken; set aside.
- Add water and butter to same skillet; bring to boil. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken; mix well. Cover and cook additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add mango, pineapple, banana and cilantro; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 125.6, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 9.9, Protein 16.8
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. This is especially important for the chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat that can easily be overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it stays tender and juicy.
- Use a Good Quality Rice: The type of rice you use can make a big difference in the final dish. For this recipe, a long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine rice is a good choice.
- Add Flavor to the Rice: To give the rice more flavor, you can add aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger while it's cooking. You can also add spices like cumin and turmeric for a more complex flavor.
- Don't Forget the Sauce: The sauce is what really brings this dish together. Make sure to simmer the sauce for a few minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This tropical chicken and rice dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a hit at your next gathering.
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