Hawaiian Haystacks
Our easy Hawaiian Haystacks recipe starts with a bed of rice, then a spoonful of chicken in gravy sauce, and add all of your favorite toppings. A quick weeknight meal using ingredients you have on hand!
Servings: 5
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: 5
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Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk , cold
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon base or cubes or powdered
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups chicken uncooked, or cooked
- Hot cooked rice , for serving
Topping Ideas:
- Pineapple
- Chow mein noodles
- Green onion
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced olives
- Tomatoes
- Toasted Coconut
- Peas
- Celery
- Bell peppers
- Slivered almonds
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Make Gravy: In a small saucepan whisk together milk, water and cornstarch. Add butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently. If using uncooked chicken, season it with salt and pepper and add to the pot, Reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened to gravy consistency. If using leftover cooked chicken, stir it in at the end.2 1/2 cups milk, 3 Tablespoons cornstarch, 3 Tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon base, Salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- To serve, add a spoonful of rice to a bowl. Pour chicken gravy on top. Add desired toppings.Pineapple, Chow mein noodles, Green onion, Shredded cheese, Sliced olives, Tomatoes, Toasted Coconut, Peas, Celery, Bell peppers, Slivered almonds
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Notes
To Make Ahead: Steam the rice, cook the chicken, and make the sauce up to 1 day ahead of time. Store rice and gravy separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
To Freeze: This Hawaiian Haystacks sauce freezes well. Allow it to cool completely then store in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat slowly on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.4mg
