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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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A vibrant dish combining tender chicken, sweet and tangy pineapple, and colorful vegetables, all served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken Breast
  • 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (Low sodium)
  • 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
  • 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (Chopped)
  • Sesame seeds (For serving)
  • Crushed red pepper (Optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until nicely browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken.
  6. Stir in the pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper.
  7. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add crushed red pepper flakes during the simmering stage. You can substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.

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