Tropical Pineapple Chicken Rice (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and pineapple in a sweet-savory sauce with rice. Perfect for quick tropical-inspired dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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15 ml olive oil
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75 g onion, chopped
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425 g canned pineapple chunks, drained
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60 ml soy sauce
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60 ml honey
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60 ml rice vinegar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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0.25 g red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Serving
10 -
400 g cooked rice
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
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Add pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend the flavors.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce and pineapple mixture. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Spoon the pineapple chicken mixture over hot cooked rice and serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For added heat, increase red pepper flakes or stir in a dash of sriracha.
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Incorporate chopped bell peppers or snap peas for extra vegetables and color.
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Suitable for meal prep; the dish reheats excellently when made in advance.