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Pineapple Chicken And Rice

A tropical and savory dish combining tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice, perfect for a family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple juice for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
Pineapple and Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 15 minutes.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Sauce
  1. Add bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add pineapple chunks, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cooked rice. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on your preference. You can also add more spices for extra flavor.

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