Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory rice. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- Chicken breasts or thighs:Â 1.5 pounds (680g), boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Soy sauce:Â 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Pineapple juice:Â 1/4 cup (60ml) (from the canned pineapple)
- Garlic:Â 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger:Â 1 tablespoon, grated
- Honey:Â 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar:Â 1 tablespoon
For the Rice:
- Long-grain white rice:Â 1 cup (200g)
- Chicken broth:Â 2 cups (480ml)
- Salt:Â 1/2 teaspoon
For the Pineapple Chicken:
- Olive oil:Â 2 tablespoons
- Bell pepper:Â 1 large, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- Onion:Â 1 medium, chopped
- Pineapple chunks:Â 1 can (20 ounces, 565g), drained (reserve the juice for the marinade)
- Soy sauce:Â 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch:Â 1 tablespoon
- Water:Â 2 tablespoons
- Green onions:Â 2, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds:Â 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)
Equipment
- Mixing bowls:Â For marinating the chicken and mixing the sauce.
- Large skillet or wok:Â For cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Measuring cups and spoons:Â To measure ingredients accurately.
- Whisk:Â For mixing the sauce.
- Knife and cutting board:Â For chopping ingredients.
- Pot:Â For cooking the rice.