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Best Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe

Savory Best Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe in 30 Minutes

Experience the Best Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe, a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts or thighs Swap with tofu for a vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Ensure gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked is best
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil Canola or peanut oil works well
For the Pineapple and Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks Use fresh or canned in juice
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Opt for tamari if gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar Maple syrup can be vegan alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a good substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced offers vibrant flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger Ground ginger works but lacks fresh punch
For Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used
  • 2 cups Water For slurry

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare pineapple chunks, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  5. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and caramelize for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sauté for about 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, and rice vinegar; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet, mix gently, and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Prepare a cornstarch slurry and add to the skillet, stirring to thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  10. Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust sauce thickness with more cornstarch or water as needed.

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