recipes · June 21, 2021

Pineapple Coconut Chicken

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Have you ever seen those rice dishes that are served in an open pineapple or coconut? Aren’t they the cutest!

Although I don’t have rice every day, my husband is a big fan of rice and has it every day for dinner and sometimes lunches as well which means I always need to get creative and think of new things to cook!

This delicious pineapple coconut chicken has both sweet and savoury flavours and is the best served with a fresh scoop (or two) of white rice.

Have you ever had pineapple coconut chicken?

PIN Pineapple Coconut Chicken FOR LATER:

This pineapple coconut chicken dish is similar to a Thai curry where they use coconut milk for creaminess. This is a super filling and hearty dish. The coconut milk really sets this dish to the top!

I know pineapples are always a hit and miss but I like pineapples in this dish and in curry but don’t love it on pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches! It’s really weird.

Do you like savory pineapple dishes? If you do, what’s your favorite?! Let me know below!

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HERE IS HOW TO MAKE Pineapple Coconut Chicken:

WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?

You can find the ingredients for this pineapple coconut chicken dish at any grocery store. Coconut milk is very popular in Asian cuisine so if you can’t find coconut milk in your regular grocery store, you’ll have to check out your local Asian grocery store.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?

The ingredients for this Pineapple Coconut Chicken is:

Chicken Thighs
Coconut Milk
Pineapple
Chicken Bouillon Powder
Onion
Garlic
Bell Peppers
Spinach
Basil
Oil
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Green Onions (to garnish)

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

This Pineapple Coconut Chicken is cooked on the stove in a pot so there is no additional equipment needed for this dish.

CAN I SUB ANYTHING OUT?

You sure can! For this dish, I would keep the pineapple and coconut milk as these 2 ingredients are what makes the dish stand out. You can switch real pineapple for canned pineapple if that’s what’s available to you!

As for the chicken, you can substitute it for a protein for your choice. I could see this tasting equally delicious using firm tofu and vegetable broth instead of chicken bouillon.

The veggies are totally up to you and what you have. I wanted to have bell peppers and spinach for a little green! You can additionally add enoki mushrooms, potatoes, snap peas, bok choy, etc!

WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?

This dish is the best mix of both sweet and savoury. Every bite you get a taste of both. The sweetness from the pineapple and bell peppers and the savouriness of coconut milk mixed with chicken, seasonings and bouillon makes this dish so delicious!

If you’ve had Thai curries, the base of this recipe is similar to this but usually have the green/yellow/red curry paste/powder as well as lime, cilantro, and ginger.

HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?

This pineapple coconut chicken is good in the fridge for up to 7 days in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can store this in the freezer for up to one month in case the batch is too big!

WHAT GOES WITH THIS PINEAPPLE COCONUT CHICKEN?

A scoop or two of fresh rice
Naan or pita
Vermicelli noodles

ANY OTHER NOTES?

No other notes for this recipe. Totally optional but you can eat this in a pineapple for added fun and presentation!