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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

A sweet and savory tropical chicken dinner featuring juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, colorful vegetables, and fluffy jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Rice
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
Sauce and Vegetables
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 4 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Cook jasmine rice in chicken broth until tender and fluffy.
  2. Season and brown the chicken in a large skillet until fully cooked.
  3. Cook peppers, garlic, and ginger before adding sauce ingredients and pineapple.
  4. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry and return chicken to the skillet.
  5. Serve pineapple chicken over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Fresh pineapple provides the best flavor and texture. Chicken thighs may be substituted for extra juiciness.