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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Pineapple Chicken and Rice: A Tropical Twist on Dinner

Pineapple Chicken and Rice combines savory chicken and sweet pineapple, offering a quick, gluten-free tropical dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Cut into bite-sized pieces.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple Chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Agave is a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to spice tolerance.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup White or Brown Rice Cook per package instructions.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients. Cut the chicken into uniform pieces, chop the pineapple, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  4. Stir in chopped pineapple, honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Let bubble for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff and let sit covered for a few minutes.
  6. Serve over a bed of rice, garnishing with chicken and pineapple mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Great for meal prep and reheating.

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