Good side dish for Hawaiian chicken recipe?

i'm grilling marinaded chicken (hawaiian marinade) on skewers with pineapple and sweet onions, maybe some red peppers...i am stuck for what to have as a side dish. any suggestions? thanks!Good side dish for Hawaiian chicken recipe?
Seasoned rice. Cooked in vegetable stock and chili powder if preferred? You could also add the peppers to cook with the rice, very finely diced, they will be cooked really well through and give the rice a nice flavour.Good side dish for Hawaiian chicken recipe?
I'm think either a grilled salad...since its summer. or a potato salad and a kinda spicy rice.





GRILLED CAESAR SALAD


Cook Time 2 min


Level Easy


Yield 3 to 5 servings


CloseTimes:Prep15 min Inactive Prep-- Cook2 min Total:17 min





Ingredients


2 garlic cloves


3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice


1 tablespoons Dijon mustard


3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons olive oil


1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus shaved Parmesan for serving


3 heads romaine hearts, sliced lengthwise in 1/2


Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Directions


Preheat grill to medium heat.





In a blender, combine the garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Drizzle in 3/4 cup olive oil to emulsify. Add the Parmesan and pulse.





Gently toss the hearts of romaine in remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 minutes, until grill marks appear and the romaine becomes wilted.





Remove the lettuce to a cutting board and cut into 2-inch wide strips. Place in a bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Toss to coat and serve warm. Garnish with the shaved Parmesan.





POTATO SALAD


Cook Time15 min


Level Easy


Yield 4 servings


CloseTimes:Prep10 min Inactive Prep-- Cook15 min Total:25 min





Ingredients


2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced


1 quart pork or chicken stock (recommended: Kitchen Basics)


1 small bunch scallions, finely chopped


3 to 4 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped


3 tablespoons white wine vinegar


1 rounded tablespoon sugar


2 tablespoons prepared horseradish


1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil


1 tablespoon celery seed, optional


A generous handful dill, chopped


Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Directions


Cover potatoes with stock and enough water to cover the potatoes by 1-inch. Bring to a boil and cook potatoes 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain potatoes and place back in hot pot.





Combine the scallions, celery, vinegar, sugar, horseradish and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over the hot potatoes to absorb.





Season the salad with celery seed, dill, salt and pepper.





TIJUANA RICE


*this is so nice and spicy...but it also depends on your pepper intake.


Cook Time 40 min


Level Easy


Yield 6 to 8 servings


CloseTimes:Prep15 min Inactive Prep-- Cook40 min Total:55 min





Ingredients


3 tablespoons canola oil


1 jalapeno, chopped


1 red onion, diced


3 Roma tomatoes, diced


2 cups long-grain rice


3 ounces white wine


2 teaspoons dried oregano


1 teaspoon ground cumin


1/2 teaspoon paprika


1 teaspoon black pepper


2 cups low-sodium chicken stock


3/4 cup water


3/4 cup tomato sauce


1 teaspoon sea salt


3 green onions, diced


1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican cheese)


Directions


In a medium sauce add oil, jalapeno, onions and tomatoes. Saute until onions are translucent, then add rice and stir to combine. Saute rice for 3 minutes, deglaze with white wine, then add oregano, cumin, paprika, and black pepper.





Add chicken stock, water and tomato sauce, boil for 1 minute. Then cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Do not lift lid.





Season with salt, then top with green onions and queso fresco. Serve immediately.





HAPPY EATING :-)
I would definitely recommend a long grain rice. Something that is going to be light and accompany the flavors without being the star of the show. Grilled veggies are also a great addition. With chicken I really like asparagus, or a light cabbage slaw. The chicken needs to remain the star of that show, and you really don't want to make the rest of the meal heavy and cumbersome, so keep it light! Cucumber salads are also a great addition!
Rice is certainly at the forefront here, but you might consider using a combination of pineapple juice and rich chicken stock for the liquid. As the mixture cooks, add roasted chopped pecans, chopped green onion, and chopped pineapple. Additional sides might include:





Watermelon and keylime/honey dressing


Ambrosia Salad


spinach salad
couscous


rice


stuffed tomato


grilled eggplant or zucchini