Pineapple Chicken Rice (Print Version)
A one-pan mix of tender chicken, pineapple, and fluffy rice, done in 40 minutes. Great for easy weeknight meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruits & Proteins
01 -
1 cup of pineapple chunks
02 -
1 pound cubed chicken breast
→ Veggies
03 -
1 red bell pepper, diced up
04 -
2 minced garlic cloves
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
06 -
1 grated teaspoon of ginger
07 -
1 onion, finely chopped
→ Staples
08 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top
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1 cup of jasmine rice
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1 tablespoon of soy sauce
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2 cups of broth made from chicken
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Add salt and black pepper as needed
# Steps:
01 -
Pour olive oil into a big skillet and warm it up on medium. Toss in the chicken cubes and cook until they look golden.
02 -
Throw onion, garlic, and red pepper onto the skillet and stir until soft. Add pineapple, cooking for just a couple of minutes.
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Stir in the rice, broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Let it boil, then lower the heat. Cover it up and let it simmer for 18–20 minutes.
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Put the cooked chicken back in. Mix it all around. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Fresh pineapple is better to use if you’ve got it