Pineapple-Adobo Chicken with Coconut Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender chicken thighs braised in a sweet-sour vinegar-soy sauce with fresh pineapple, served over fragrant coconut rice. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, coconut milk, pineapple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup diced pineapple
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vinegar
4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 2: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and diced pineapple, then pour in coconut milk.
Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until chicken is tender. Uncover and simmer for 5 more minutes to thicken sauce.
Step 4: While chicken simmers, combine brown rice, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
Step 5: Fluff rice with a fork, stir in 1 tbsp coconut milk, and top with fresh green onions. Serve chicken with rice and spooned sauce.