Pineapple Chicken and Rice 

Byzitouni

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks 🥩
  • 2 cups Cooked rice (jasmine or basmati work best!) 🍚
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks 🍍
  • 2-3 Green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish!) 🧅
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey or brown sugar 🍯
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced 🫚
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • Optional: Toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch! ✨

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken chunks and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). 🍳🔥
  2. Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 🧄✨
  3. Caramelize the Pineapple: Toss in the pineapple chunks. Let them cook for 2–3 minutes until they start to get a beautiful golden sear on the edges. 🍍🔥
  4. Combine: Lower the heat to medium. Add the cooked rice and green onions to the skillet. 🍚🧅
  5. The Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce and honey. Toss everything together vigorously until the rice is well-coated and everything is heated through. 🥄🍯
  6. Garnish: Top with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds before serving. 🌿✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • Day-Old Rice: For the best texture, use rice that was cooked the day before and chilled. This prevents it from getting mushy in the pan! 🍚❄️
  • Extra Heat: Add a splash of Sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little “sweet and spicy” kick! 🌶️🍍

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