Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken

Name: Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brown Sugar; Cashew Nut Halves; Chicken; Citrus Juice Marinade; Coconut Cream; Free-range Chicken Pieces; Fresh Coriander; Fresh Ginger; Fresh Pineapple Rings; Garlic Clove; Garlic Cloves; Onion; Onions; Sriracha Sauce; White Basmati Rice

You will go loco after tasting this coco-pineapple chicken, Chef! After marinating in a mouthwatering concoction of coconut cream, citrus juice, brown sugar & sriracha, chicken is oven-roasted until golden perfection. Served with fluffy basmati rice, charred pineapple, toasted cashews and fresh coriander.

Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken

with fluffy rice & charred pineapple rings

4.6

67 reviews

Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 45 - 65 minutes

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Serves 1

MARINATION STATION
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel. In a bowl, combine the Coconut Cream, the garlic, the ginger, the Citrus Juice Marinade, the Brown Sugar, the sriracha (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Add the chicken, toss to combine, and set aside.
TOAST
Place the nuts in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
RICE
Return the pot with the rice and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
ROAST
In a roasting tray, add the Onion, coat in oil, and top with the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). In the final 10-15 minutes, top with the reserved marinade.
CHARRED PINEAPPLE
Place a pan or a grill pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pineapple rings until charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the rice, top with the juicy Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & Onions, and all the tray juices. Side with the charred pineapple rings and sprinkle over the nuts. Garnish with the coriander. Enjoy, Chef!

Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-pieces/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Pieces at eCook">Free-range Chicken Pieces - 2
Coconut Cream - 100ml
Garlic Clove - 1
Fresh Ginger - 10g
Citrus Juice Marinade - 40ml
Brown Sugar - 10ml
Sriracha Sauce - 15ml
Cashew Nut Halves - 1
White Basmati Rice - 100ml
Onion - 1
Fresh Pineapple Rings - 100g
Fresh Coriander - 3g

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Serves 2

MARINATION STATION
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel. In a bowl, combine the Coconut Cream, the garlic, the ginger, the Citrus Juice Marinade, the Brown Sugar, the sriracha (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Add the chicken, toss to combine, and set aside.
TOAST
Place the nuts in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
RICE
Return the pot with the rice and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
ROAST
In a roasting tray, add the Onion, coat in oil, and top with the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). In the final 10-15 minutes, top with the reserved marinade.
CHARRED PINEAPPLE
Place a pan or a grill pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pineapple rings until charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the rice, top with the juicy Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & Onions, and all the tray juices. Side with the charred pineapple rings and sprinkle over the nuts. Garnish with the coriander. Enjoy, Chef!

Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-pieces/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Pieces at eCook">Free-range Chicken Pieces - 4
Coconut Cream - 200ml
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Ginger - 20g
Citrus Juice Marinade - 80ml
Brown Sugar - 20ml
Sriracha Sauce - 30ml
Cashew Nut Halves - 1
White Basmati Rice - 200ml
Onion - 1
Fresh Pineapple Rings - 200g
Fresh Coriander - 5g

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Serves 3

MARINATION STATION
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel. In a bowl, combine the Coconut Cream, the garlic, the ginger, the Citrus Juice Marinade, the Brown Sugar, the sriracha (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Add the chicken, toss to combine, and set aside.
TOAST
Place the nuts in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
RICE
Return the pot with the rice and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
ROAST
In a roasting tray, add the Onion, coat in oil, and top with the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). In the final 10-15 minutes, top with the reserved marinade.
CHARRED PINEAPPLE
Place a pan or a grill pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pineapple rings until charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the rice, top with the juicy Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & Onions, and all the tray juices. Side with the charred pineapple rings and sprinkle over the nuts. Garnish with the coriander. Enjoy, Chef!

Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-pieces/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Pieces at eCook">Free-range Chicken Pieces - 6
Coconut Cream - 300ml
Garlic Cloves - 3
Fresh Ginger - 30g
Citrus Juice Marinade - 120ml
Brown Sugar - 30ml
Sriracha Sauce - 45ml
Cashew Nut Halves - 1
White Basmati Rice - 300ml
Onions - 2
Fresh Pineapple Rings - 300g
Fresh Coriander - 8g

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Serves 4

MARINATION STATION
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel. In a bowl, combine the Coconut Cream, the garlic, the ginger, the Citrus Juice Marinade, the Brown Sugar, the sriracha (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Add the chicken, toss to combine, and set aside.
TOAST
Place the nuts in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
RICE
Return the pot with the rice and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
ROAST
In a roasting tray, add the Onion,coat in oil, and top with the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). In the final 10-15 minutes, top with the reserved marinade.
CHARRED PINEAPPLE
Place a pan or a grill pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pineapple rings until charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the rice, top with the juicy Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken & Onions, and all the tray juices. Side with the charred pineapple rings and sprinkle over the nuts. Garnish with the coriander. Enjoy, Chef!

Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-pieces/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Pieces at eCook">Free-range Chicken Pieces - 8
Coconut Cream - 400ml
Garlic Cloves - 4
Fresh Ginger - 40g
Citrus Juice Marinade - 160ml
Brown Sugar - 40ml
Sriracha Sauce - 60ml
Cashew Nut Halves - 1
White Basmati Rice - 400ml
Onions - 2
Fresh Pineapple Rings - 400g
Fresh Coriander - 10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken?

The preparation time for Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken with fluffy rice & charred pineapple rings is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken with fluffy rice & charred pineapple rings?

The total time required to make Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken with fluffy rice & charred pineapple rings is between 45 and 65 minutes.

How many servings does Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken?

Brown Sugar, Cashew Nut Halves, Chicken, Citrus Juice Marinade, Coconut Cream, Free-range Chicken Pieces, Fresh Coriander, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Pineapple Rings, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Onions, Sriracha Sauce, White Basmati Rice

What is the nutritional information of Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken?

Calories: 1253, Carbs: 128 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 63.8 grams, Sugar: 37.6 grams, Salt: 756 grams

How do I prepare Spicy Coconut & Pineapple Chicken?

MARINATION STATION: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. In a bowl, combine the coconut cream, the garlic, the ginger, the citrus juice marinade, the brown sugar, the sriracha (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Add the chicken, toss to combine, and set aside. DINNER IS READY: Make a bed of the rice, top with the juicy chicken & onions, and all the tray juices. Side with the charred pineapple rings and sprinkle over the nuts. Garnish with the coriander. Enjoy, Chef! CHARRED PINEAPPLE: Place a pan or a grill pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pineapple rings until charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. ROAST: In a roasting tray, add the onion, coat in oil, and top with the chicken, reserving the excess marinade. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). In the final 10-15 minutes, top with the reserved marinade. RICE: Return the pot with the rice and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. TOAST: Place the nuts in a pot over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.