Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe offers a delightful combination of tangy pineapple and savory chicken, served over fluffy rice. It's a perfect dish for family dinners that brings a tropical flair to your table.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spoon or spatula for stirring
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Minute rice can be used for quicker preparation.
- 1 unit red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 unit yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness based on taste.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water For thickening.
- to taste unit salt and pepper
- to garnish unit green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken thighs to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Incorporate the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
- Pour in the pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey or maple syrup. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, add the diced pineapple. Mix the cornstarch and water slurry, then slowly stir it into the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the sweet and savory chicken mixture over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in pineapple juice and soy sauce for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Feel free to use minute rice for quicker preparation, just follow the package instructions for cooking. You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or syrup based on your taste.