Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a one-pan meal combining tender chicken, soft rice, and juicy pineapple simmered in a seasoned broth for balanced flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/3 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Brown chicken in oil until lightly golden.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger briefly.
- Add soy sauce, broth, and pineapple juice.
- Add rice and pineapple chunks evenly.
- Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry to lightly thicken sauce.
- Finish with green onions and let rest before serving.