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Pineapple Chicken and Rice: Easy One-Pan Sweet & Savory Dinner

Pineapple chicken and rice in a large skillet with golden chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice garnished with green onions
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Sweet and savory one-pan meal with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice cooked in a delicious sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to toast slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  6. Pour the liquid mixture into the skillet with the rice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  7. Stir in the cooked chicken and pineapple chunks.
  8. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
  9. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If using canned pineapple in syrup, reduce the brown sugar to 1 teaspoon or omit it.
  • Brown rice can be substituted but requires 40-45 minutes cooking time and extra half cup of liquid.
  • Use a 12-inch skillet or large 4-quart skillet with a tight-fitting lid to ensure rice cooks properly.

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