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Pineapple Chicken and Rice – Sweet, Savory, One-Pan Perfection

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A one-pan meal full of tropical flavor — juicy chicken, pineapple chunks, and tender rice all simmered together in a sweet-savory sauce with garlic, soy, and ginger.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice

  • 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey

  • 2 tsp rice vinegar

  • 2½ cups chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 2 scallions, chopped

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

  • Add garlic, ginger, and diced pepper to the skillet. Sauté 2–3 minutes.

  • Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple chunks. Let simmer briefly.

  • Add rice and pour in chicken broth. Stir to combine.

  • Nestle chicken back into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat.

  • Cook 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Let rest 5 minutes.

  • Drizzle with sesame oil, top with scallions, and serve.

Notes

  • Use canned pineapple juice to enhance the sauce.

  • Add vegetables or nuts for more texture.

  • Substitute chicken breast or tofu as needed

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