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Delicious Pineapple Chicken & Rice: A Tropical Escape!

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Escape to a culinary paradise with this vibrant Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish, combining sweet pineapple and savory chicken for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Red bell pepper, diced
  • Yellow bell pepper, diced
  • Onion, sliced thin
  • Fresh garlic, minced
  • Fresh ginger, minced
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Pineapple juice
  • Rice vinegar
  • Brown sugar or honey
  • Cornstarch
  • Sesame oil
  • Olive oil
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook 1.5 cups of jasmine rice according to package directions, usually combining it with 2.5 cups of water, bringing it to a boil, then reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
  2. Let the rice sit, covered, for another 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
  3. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into uniform 1-inch pieces.
  4. Dice the red and yellow bell peppers and slice the onion.
  5. Mince the fresh garlic and ginger.
  6. Cut the fresh pineapple into 1-inch chunks.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar (or honey), and cornstarch, whisking until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  8. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  9. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and mostly cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  10. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then toss in the sliced onion and bell peppers, sautéing for about 3-5 minutes until they start to soften.
  11. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  12. Pour the whisked tropical sauce into the skillet with the vegetables, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes glossy.
  13. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and gently fold in the pineapple chunks, letting everything simmer together for another 2-3 minutes.
  14. To serve, spoon a generous portion of jasmine rice onto plates or into a hollowed-out fresh pineapple shell, top with the pineapple chicken mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Keywords: For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or include more vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for added nutrition.

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