Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a warm, comforting dish featuring savory chicken and sweet pineapple, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Servings 4servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighscut into bite-sized pieces
to tastesalt
to tastepepper
For the Rice
1cupricewhite or brown
2cupschicken brothor water
For the Vegetables
1cupbell pepperdiced
1mediumoniondiced
2clovesgarlicminced
For the Sauce
1/4cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonshoney or brown sugar
1tablespooncornstarchmixed with water
For Cooking
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
For Garnish
2tablespoonsgreen onionssliced
sesame seedsoptional
Equipment
medium saucepan
Large skillet
wok
Method
Cooking Steps
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15–20 minutes until it's tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork when done.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the pineapple chunks.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and cornstarch slurry. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine.
Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
Divide the cooked rice among serving plates and top with the chicken and pineapple mixture.
Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.