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Tropical Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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Tropical Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant one-pot meal combining tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fragrant rice in a sweet-savory sauce. This quick, flavorful dish blends tropical freshness with comforting heartiness, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup rice (white or jasmine)

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

¼ cup pineapple juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon grated ginger (optional)

1 red bell pepper, diced

¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)

Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, sauté diced red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

  • Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Stir in rice to coat with vegetables and oil.

  • Pour in chicken broth, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey; stir to combine.

  • Return chicken and pineapple chunks to pan; bring to simmer.

  • Cover, reduce heat to low, cook 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

  • Remove from heat, let sit covered 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork.

  • Garnish with green onions and optional sesame seeds; serve.

Notes

Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.

Toss in peas, carrots, or snap peas for extra veggies.

Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu as desired.

Replace half chicken broth with coconut milk for creamier tropical flavor.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil as an alternative.

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