Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice in a flavorful soy-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 red bell pepper diced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 green onions sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook chicken in oil until browned and cooked through, then remove.
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Sauté garlic and ginger briefly.
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Add bell pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in rice and toast 1 minute.
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Add broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
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Cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender.
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Fold in pineapple and cooked chicken during last 5 minutes.
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Rest 5 minutes, fluff, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Do not lift the lid while rice cooks. Adjust liquid if using brown rice.