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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Chicken, rice, and pineapple simmer together in one pot with a sweet, tangy soy sauce.

$2.54per serving $$
45 minstart to table
4servings

Hawaiian and PacificDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersOne-potFall

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 cans (20 oz) crushed pineapple
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Steps

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rice, pineapple, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, sriracha, salt, pepper, and 2 cups water.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  5. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir it into the pot, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
  6. Check that the chicken reaches 165 F, then rest the covered pot for 5 minutes.

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