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: 1.5 pounds (680g), boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Pineapple juice: 1/4 cup (60ml) (from the canned pineapple)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
For the Rice:
- Long-grain white rice: 1 cup (200g)
- Chicken broth: 2 cups (480ml)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
For the Pineapple Chicken:
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Bell pepper: 1 large, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Pineapple chunks: 1 can (20 ounces, 565g), drained (reserve the juice for the marinade)
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
- Green onions: 2, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: For marinating the chicken and mixing the sauce.
- Large skillet or wok: For cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Whisk: For mixing the sauce.
- Knife and cutting board: For chopping ingredients.
- Pot: For cooking the rice.