Hawaiian Luau Delight: Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa

Allergens

Soy, Gluten, Dairy (if using dairy-based coconut milk)

Ingredients

• 8 chicken tenderloins
• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1
• inch chunks
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 cup fresh or frozen mango, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 wooden skewers

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken tenderloins and pineapple chunks with the zesty pineapple sauce (ingredient list follows). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, and water (ratio 1:13) according to package instructions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 18 20 minutes.
3. While the rice cooks, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir well and set aside.
4. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple chunks onto wooden skewers, leaving some space between each piece. Grill for 6 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it rest for a few minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
6. To serve, spoon a generous portion of coconut rice onto each plate, followed by a grilled pineapple chicken skewer. Top with a scoop of mango salsa and garnish with additional green onions and cilantro.

Chef’s Insight

Use a basting brush to evenly coat the chicken and pineapple chunks with the marinade for maximum flavor infusion. - Be sure to allow the coconut rice to rest before plating, as this will help it maintain its fluffy texture.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a standard diet, but feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your specific dietary needs. - The image prompts will provide detailed descriptions for both top and bottom views of the plated dish, suitable for use in recipe articles and social media posts.