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Pineapple Chicken and Rice – A Sweet and Savory Weeknight Favorite

Pineapple Chicken and Rice – A Sweet and Savory Weeknight Favorite
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Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken cooked to perfection with juicy pineapple chunks, all enveloped in a flavorful sauce. Served over fluffy rice, this one-pan wonder not only looks vibrant but also tastes incredible, ensuring your family will come back for seconds. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this meal to suit your family’s preferences while enjoying the tropical twist that pineapple adds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
  • 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
  • Sesame seeds, red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced chicken until fully cooked and browned. Remove from the pan.
  2. In the same skillet, briefly sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar to create the sauce.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry; stir into the sauce and cook until thickened.
  4. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper; mix well.
  5. Gently stir in the cooked rice until combined; heat through.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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