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PINEAPPLE CHICKEN AND RICE – A SWEET AND SAVORY DELIGHT Recipe

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN AND RICE – A SWEET AND SAVORY DELIGHT Recipe
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Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with seasoned chicken and fluffy rice for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Rice:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine or long-grain white rice
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Cook the Rice Toast rice in olive oil, then add chicken broth, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Simmer.
  3. Step 3: Combine Everything Return cooked chicken to the pan, add pineapple chunks, and cook until rice is tender.
  4. Step 4: Fluff and Serve Let the rice sit covered, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • If you want a little heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha before serving.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld!

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