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pineapple chicken and rice

A delicious and tropical dish combining tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Rice and Vegetables
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir-Fry the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add pineapple chunks and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve topped with the pineapple chicken stir-fry. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.