Sweet Savory Pineapple Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant dish blending tender chicken, fluffy rice, and pineapple for a flavorful sweet-savory balance.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Fats and Oils

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

→ Protein

02 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional)
07 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Grains

08 - 1 cup long-grain white rice or jasmine rice

→ Liquids and Seasonings

09 - 1 ½ cups chicken broth, halal-certified
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce, halal-certified
11 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Fruit

15 - 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced and drained if canned

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
03 - Stir in the rice, toasting it in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring frequently to prevent burning.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, honey if using, ground ginger, and ground cumin. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
05 - Add diced red bell pepper, frozen peas or mixed vegetables if desired, and pineapple chunks. Stir to distribute evenly.
06 - Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
07 - Test rice for doneness. If still firm, add more broth or water, cover, and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
08 - Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate grains. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
09 - Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro or parsley over the dish before serving for added color and freshness.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Use fresh pineapple for brighter flavor; canned pineapple is acceptable if well drained.
02 - Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning chicken to ensure even cooking.
03 - Customize by adding additional vegetables such as carrots or spinach for variety.
04 - Cook on low heat after adding liquids to prevent rice from sticking or burning.

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