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Pineapple Chicken Rice

Tropical Pineapple Chicken Rice: Your New Quick Dinner Delight

This Pineapple Chicken Rice recipe combines jasmine rice, chicken, and pineapple for a delicious and quick dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Rinse well before cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Use for cooking
For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs This cut adds rich flavor
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Can replace with fresh peas
For the Sauce and Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Gluten-free option available
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Omit for vegetarian version
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Substitute with neutral oil if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pièce de Résistance
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Diced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Drain, combine rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan, bring to boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet, add 1 pound of diced chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger to the skillet, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Toss in 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 cup of frozen peas, cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of diced fresh pineapple, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
  6. Mix together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a bowl, pour over the chicken mixture.
  7. Gently fold in the cooked jasmine rice, mix until combined, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Spoon into bowls or a platter, garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinsing the rice prevents stickiness. Ensure chicken is fully cooked and adjust sweetness with sugar or honey if needed.

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